Top pick: #6 (DENTON) (3-1) - He just missed at this level on Nov. 19th, then tired last out facing winners in a small stakes for fellow Arizona-breds. Drops back down today, and he meets a rather weak looking field.
2nd pick: #7 (Bonita Rock) (5-2) - Win candidate, he has excellent early speed, and has faced winners in all five of his starts. Fits nicely with this group, and would be no surprise.
3rd pick: #8 (Plain Buck) (4-1) - Lightly raced gelding exits the same last race as "Denton," and the pair finished on even terms. This is his first against maidens, and he can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Distorted King) (10-1) - Well-backed when debuting here at this level Nov. 19th. He tired during the stretch run after racing evenly early in the contest. Claimed that day for $5000, the new barn brings him back 3 weeks later at the purchase price. A small slice appears to be his ceiling.