Top pick: #3 (BUBBA FIZZ) (3-1) - Since arriving from So. California and joinng the barn of Bob Diodoro this gelding has won three in a row at this young meet, and moves up in class and shortens up in distance. One run type should get a fast pace to rally into, and is the choice to take another.
2nd pick: #6 (Shenzou) (8-1) - Very lightly raced, gelding has sharp early speed, and is from the high percentage barn of Jeff Metz. Capable of running a sub :45 half-mile, and a win candidate at long odds.
3rd pick: #1 (Brady Blue Eyes) (5-2) - Strong finisher rallied to win here at this level and distance Oct. 21st in his first since a win on March 17 at Rilito Downs. He draws the rail, and should be closing strongly again this afternoon.
4th pick: #5 (Elusive Moment) (5-1) - Veteran exits the same Oct. 21st race won by "Brady," and he raced evenly while wide that afternoon. Capable and he likes this trip (14-4-3-3).