Top pick: #6 (MONUMENT) (7-2) - He's undefeated ( 2 for 2) in both starts facing fellow Cal-breds and last out was in "over his head" in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile(G1)at santa Anita. Take away that start and he's (4-3-1-0) overall and is working very fast for this attempt.
2nd pick: #4 (Strong Wind) (6-1) - He has good early speed, likes to fight it out, and ships back from Golden gate Fields where he finished 2nd in a small stakes facing "open" company. Can contend from start to finish and trainer Steve Knapp will add the hood.
3rd pick: #9 (Surfcup) (9-2) - Colt rallied into a slow pace to win by a nose when debuting here in a ine mile grass contest on Nov 23. Trainer Bob Baffer moves him way up in class, switches him to the all weather, and shortens him up in distance. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #10 (Havoc) (8-1) - Price play is a perfect 2 for 2 and both have come facing "open" company. Claimed out of his maiden win at Santa Anita for $30K by veteran Bill Morey, gelding came back with an impressive win in a Golden Gate allowance Nov 23 in his first off the purchase. Don't ignore.