Top pick: #1 (KNOWN GAMBLER) - Races 3rd back off a 5 1/2 month layoff and gelding raced evenly and wide in his latest for twice this price. Moves to the rail, and has a nice work here on Dec 3rd. Runs in a career soft spot today and can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #6 (Ionized ) - Possible favorite comes here from Monmouth after a strong 2nd place finish at this level Nov 13. Race was the best of his career, and he did so from a tough outside post. Nicely spotted and has enough speed to be in this from start to finish.
3rd pick: #8 (Miami Hammer) - Probable favorite has finished 2nd in 3 of his last 4 starts including a strong 2nd place finish here Nov 26 racing for $25K. The Zito barn will be leaving shortly for Florida and this runner is spotted nicely to pick up his maiden win. A win contender, but at a very short price.