Top pick: #4 (WILD SIDE STORY) (7-2) - Freshened up since early Sep, he's working steadily for his return and trainer Mike Puype will drop his price in half. Bet in all three appearances facing tougher and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #12 (Bull Time) (9-2) - Obvious threat has been competitive in 5 of his 7 starts and in his latest was beaten a 1/2 length here at this level and distance Nov 18. Dangerous rival.
3rd pick: #15 (Cold Bay) (6-1) - On the also-eligible list, he needs one scratch in the main-body to compete. Latest saw him break slowly and rally to finish 4th here at this level Nov 24. Effort was his first since Oct of 2011 and he's worked fast since his return race.
4th pick: #7 (Green Team) (6-1) - Lightly raced, speedy, and improving, he ran well here last out and must be left in the mix.