Top pick: #5 (DOUBLE NICKEL) (3-1) - He goes turf-to-dirt, drops back down in price, and cuts back in distance. Gelding gets a rider upgrade and can take this with his best.
2nd pick: #2 (Kale) (4-1) - He has early speed and comes off a wide trip when he tired after racing close up early on. Draws a better slot and should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #7 (Denton) (5-2) - He takes a big drop in class and will be racing at a new low in this spot. Gelding has run evenly in all three starts and is a win candidate at this level.
4th pick: #4 (Distorted King) (9-2) - Debuting gelding is well bred and has been in steady training since early Oct. In a good barn (Dan McFarlane) and a threat if ready.