Top pick: #6 (GENERAL RULE) - Speed/stalker finished a strong second here at this tag and distance on Nov. 11 in his best start since returning from a three month break Oct. 6. He's in a good barn (Bob Diodoro) and this 4-year-old draws outside of the other speed. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Love to Barrett) - He was a winner here at this tag to clear the 2l condition last out and faces a tougher groups today. In shape, speedy, and is in a winning barn (Jeff Metz). Dangerous on the front end.
3rd pick: #3 (Kanan Dume) - He's 3-for-4 locally and will be racing for the first time in almost a year. Has plenty of back class and was a stakes performer at one time. The top two choices have a recency edge on him, but he'll take this if ready.