Top pick: #7 (BIG WAGS) (2-1) - Veteran has visited the winner's circle 10 times, with half of those coming on "poly" and the other half on dirt. 6yo draws a nice outside post, a flexible style, and has a fine record on this course (15-4-5-2).
2nd pick: #3 (Half Dome Dude) (5-2) - Speedy sort set a fast and pressured pace last out at Santa Anita, and held gamely to finish second, a 1/2 length back of "Wags." In shape following a pair of layoffs, and a strong factor in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Would You) (5-1) - Freshened up since Sept. 19th, he's working fast and will be dropping down and shortening up quite a bit in distance. All of his success has come going longer, but his recent drills are too good to ignore.
4th pick: #4 (Dress Code) (6-1) - He's finished fourth in four straight, and has some late punch. Veteran would benefit greatly if the pace was fast and/or contested.