Top pick: #4 (STRIKING OFFER) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in two straight here at this tag and distance. Stalker had a difficult outside post last out, was only beaten a head, and draws better this afternoon.
2nd pick: #7 (Princethefifth) (7-2) - Speedy sort set a pressured pace and tired to finish third, beaten 3 1/2 lengths by "Striking Offer" Nov. 25. He's been competitive in both starts since stretching-out and should be again today.
3rd pick: #8 (Soul of Mine) (5-1) - Canadian-bred was away slowly in the same last race as the top two picks and rallied to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths. Encouraging outing, but his lack of speed means he'll need some pace help for any shot at the win end.