Top pick: #4 (CITYFIED) - 4yo is racing back into shape following a 2 month break late in the summer and last out finished a solid 3rd here at this price and distance. In a good barn (Dan McFarlane) and this runner is capable of stringing solid starts together. The pick in a tough race.
2nd pick: #1 (Halo's Rocket) - Veteran loves to win and brings excellent early speed to the contest. Drops to the bottom for the first time in his career and will race 2nd back off a 3 month layoff in this spot. Has the rail and is a win threat on the front-end.
3rd pick: #9 (Recession Buster) - Gives away a lot of experience to these but he's well-bred, improving, and has won 2 of his last 3 including his latest which came at this distance Nov 20. Draws a good post and if he can stay close early has a shot turning for home.