Top pick: #1 (BANNER LODGE) - Speedy runner tired slighty late last out to finish fourth at this price cross town at Santa Anita. Draws the rail, cuts-back just enough in distance and will be very tough to catch. The top pick.
2nd pick: #6 (Leandros) - French import finished a strong second at Santa Anita at this price-tag on Dec. 26 and hasn't raced since. Working fast and he's a threat for the win.
3rd pick: #2 (Noblety) - He finished a wide and even fourth here last out at this level and distance. Need to kick in a bit better.