Top pick: #8 (TAK GAMO) - Nicely bred three-year-old chased and tired in a sprint here at this price Dec. 27, and trainer Eric Kruljac will bring him back quickly and stretch him out in distance. Looks all set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #3 (Snow Feeling) - Gelding has raced near the lead in both of his sprint starts and was heavily backed at the windows in both of his races. Stretches out in distance, his blinkers come off, and he has a nice work here three days ago. Strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (T Smith) - Another who has a bit of speed, and will also be going two turns for the first time. He's been competitive in several starts facing tougher, and should run well in this spot.