Top pick: #10 (GOLD DAKOTA) - Improving with each start, he just missed last out in a three horse "blanket-photo" at this tag and distance on November 4. Lightly raced, in a good barn (Joe Toye) and draws the best post for this distance. Tough to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (But I Know Andy) - Finished a fine second last out in his first race in four months and first for trainer Kevin Lewis. Tracked a fast pace, had some traffic woes and closed late when clear. Race is the best last out of any, and a repeat makes him the main danger.
3rd pick: #1 (Most Decorated) - "Eased" in his last start at Golden Gate, he's sent here and drops to a career low in claiming price. Late finisher is in a good barn (Keith Craigmyle) and he could easily impact this "bottom" group.