Top pick: #2 (JAXSON'SCOUSINOWEN) (4-1) - Golden Gate Fields invader just missed there on the Tapeta surface at this distance on Dec. 14th. Strong finisher moves to the barn of leading trainer Bob Diodoro (30% with new arrivals) and will be switching from a synthetic surface to conventional dirt. Can take this with a late charge.
2nd pick: #1 (Our Brother B.A.) (2-1) - Lightly raced and improving, he's finished second in both starts here at this level racing on the grass. Speed/stalker has the rail and gelding by "Brother Derek" should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #5 (Jungle Java) (5-2) - Arizona bred is dropping in class, stretching out in distance, and moving in with "open" company. He finished second here in a sprint stakes in early Dec., and stalker must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Permit to Carry) (10-1) - Well bred longshot has been on the sidelines since a trio of even efforts facing tougher this past summer at Canterbury Park. Training nicely here for his return, and he's dropping in class for it. Stretch threat if ready.