Top pick: #3 (HOTRUNNINWATER) - Lightly raced move up to try this 3l condition for the first time following an easy win here at this price going 5 furlongs on Nov. 16 to gaet his second victory. Working fast since, he stretches-out a bit in distance for trainer Joe Foster. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Tough as Nails) - He tired badly last out facing tougher in his first start in 100 days. Trainer Sam Breaux drops him way down and he's a threat today to go wire-to-wire.
3rd pick: #10 (Brennon's Halo) - Consistent sort cleared the 2l condition here three weeks ago in whay was a career best. Improving, has excellent early speed, and is in the win mix.