Top pick: #6 (JOKING) (3-1) - Well-bred gelding finished fifth of seven, beaten four lengths racing here for a $35K tag on Dec. 14th. It was his second off a claim seven week break, and his connections drop him below the purchase price. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Mi Hijo) (4-1) - He was a very sharp looking winner maiden winner here at this distance racing for a $16K tag on Dec. 5th. Claimed that day by Jerremiah Englehart (18% off the claim), this 4yo is well-bred, and is a strong stretch threat for the win.
3rd pick: #7 (One for Don) (8-1) - Jersey-bred has one win and 17 minor awards in his 27 starts. Speed/stalker is cutting back off a good effort here going a mile on Jan. 2nd, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Ludo Bagman) (5-1) - Speed/stalker raced wide & evenly when finishing third here on Dec. 14th, and moves from the 10-post to the rail. He has some back class, and a nice local record (8-1-1-4).