Top pick: #5 (WINNINRULZ) (8-5) - The probable favorite at post time, was competitive in a pair this past summer at Del Mar and will be racing off a three month break in this spot. Trainer Mike Machowsky will drop him into a claimer and add blinkers for this attempt. A bullet half-mile gate breeze Nov. 25 indicates he's sharp for his return to action.
2nd pick: #2 (Through My Eyes) (3-1) - Debuting gelding is working fast for his first appearance, including a bullet half-mile from the gate on Nov. 8. Trainer Jeff Mullins (20% first out) is having a strong meet and this home-bred looks well meant.
3rd pick: #4 (Talk the Walk) (5-1) - He took a lot of action when debuting at Del Mar on Aug. 30 and tired after pressing a fast pace. Claimed that day by Brian Koriner for $40,000 he has him working well and brings him back at over the purchase price. In the mix.