Top pick: #8 (ACTION ANDY) - He easily defeated several of today's rivals when he won the $60K Pelican Stakes on this surface going 6 furlongs five weeks ago. Effort was the best in his career and it followed another strong race here on Dec. 14. He moves out a furlong in distance and draws a cozy outside post. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Tommy's Memory) - He's extremely fast out of the gate and was a stakes winner back in 2010. Gelding has won half of his 12 starts and is 3-for-6 on this surface. Capable, and he doesn't face much other speed. Has a fine chance at a big price.
3rd pick: #4 (Good Lord) - He finished a fine second in the stakes won by "Andy" and with his stalking style the extra furlong he travesl today is in his favor. Working fast for this and he's a threat down the stretch.