Top pick: #5 (JIMMY SOUL) (6-5) - The probable favorite, he was an easy maiden winner here at this distance on Nov. 6. It was his first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim and a subsequent seven week break and he meets a weak field in his first facing winners. Nicely spotted and the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Private Irving A) (8-1) - He tired here on Nov. 8 facing a bit tougher in his first since Sept. 18. Speed/stalker is brought back quickly and is dropping to a new low. May complete the exacta.
3rd pick: #1 (Player to Be Named) (10-1) - Lightly-raced and speedy, he tired here racing for twice this price on Nov. 7. It was his first in almost 100 days and he drops in class and draws the rail.
4th pick: #4 (Brother Ralphie) (5-1) - Another that's lightly raced, gelding will be taking a huge drop in class for his first race since late June. His works are on the slow side, but once past "Jimmy Soul" the rest of this field is below average for the level. Can impact if ready.