Top pick: #10 (IRELAND'S EYE) (6-1) - Freshened up since late October, he's shown sharp early speed facing tougher and is working both steadily and above average for his return. Barn gives him a big drop in class and he has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #3 (Oliver Rush) (5-2) - Gulfstream shipper makes his local debut and does so off a trainer change to Michelle Nevin (23% with new arrivals). One-run type has worked twice since arriving and is dropping down in class.
3rd pick: #4 (Qui Cest Moi) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he finished a pace-setting 2nd on Nov 20 and earned a career best figure that afternoon. Win candidate at a short price.
4th pick: #1 (Billpaysthebills) (8-1) - The main speed, he's been freshened up since Nov. 6 and runs first time for Steve Asmussen (a 22% winning angle). I believe he'll be in this most of the way at a nice price.