Top pick: #5 (GENUINE COWBOY) (5-2) - Debuting gelding is one of two entered by trainer Dan McFarlane and the pair race uncoupled. Working fast for this, and his main rider Kelly Bridges is aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Sweet Thunder) (7-2) - The second of the McFarlane pair, he cost $100K and hasn't race in in 25 months. Working fast, has the rail, and is a win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #3 (La Tiela) (10-1) - The field's only filly, she's in a good barn (Jeff Metz) and is working nicely for her debut.
4th pick: #8 (Flashy Carline) (6-1) - Grey filly flashed fine early speed when debuting here at this level on Nov. 6 and she held well to finish third. Can factor with a repeat of that effort.