Top pick: #8 (HEMAKURA) - Gelding just missed 9 a neck) last fall when he ran 3rd at this price & trip here on Nov 17. Training fine for Reade Baker for his return and this 3yo by Flower alley drops down to a new low in price. Takes this if ready.
2nd pick: #4 (Definite Humor) - He started showing good early speed last year when after 4 starts trainer Dave Cotey sent him in for a long break starting in late Sep. He drops to a new low in price off the 7 1/2 month break and can contend if ready.
3rd pick: #6 (Clever King) - Another who was improving when after a trio of starts trainer Bob Tiller "stopped on him" after he raced evenly for $20K on Nov.11. Working fine for this and Tiller has done well early in this meet (23-5-2-3).