Top pick: #1 (BOSS DADDY) (3-1) - Speedy sort has lost narrowly in two straight at this level and distance. 4yo by "Distorted Humor" hung on gamely in each, and last out was nailed in the final two strides. He'll be tough to beat from his inside draw.
2nd pick: #4 (Constantine) (4-1) - He's one of several well bred runners that were sold to trainer Dave Jacobson by "Hall of famer" Bob Baffert. Gelding by "Roman Ruler" sold for $200K as a 2yo and ran evenly on the West Coast facing tougher. New barn wins at a 27% rate with new arrivals, and this 3yo is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Onthecurve) (7-2) - He rallied to finish second at this tag & trip on Oct. 29th. Freshened up since, he was bumped at the break, and had to await racing room turning for home. Must be left in the three horse win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Alice & Trixie) (12-1) - The field's lone filly, she tends to race evenly, and a small slice is her ceiling facing male rivals in this spot.