Top pick: #5 (RUSSDICULOUS) - Excellent debut at Santa Anita on Oct. 20 saw him take some betting action, break in front, set a fast pace, and respond gamely when challenged to finish second of eight, beaten just under a length. Trainer Doug O'Neill brings him back quickly and he draws outside of the Baffert pair. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Denzel) - He finished second at Santa Anita racing for a $100K claiming tag on Oct. 12 after showing fine early speed on a similar surface at Del Mar in late August. Working fast for this attempt, he's one of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert and the pair race uncoupled.