Top pick: #8 (SOLEGGIATO) (2-1) - Colt was bet heavily when debuting on Dec. 6 and rallied to finish a distant second to a very impressive winner who stopped the timer in 1:10.80 for the 6 furlongs. Working fine since and trainer Dom Schettino (who had a similar looking stretch-out winner on Sat.) sends this son of "Sky Mesa' around two-turn for this attempt.
2nd pick: #5 (Here Comes Tommy) (7-2) - Freshened up since Nov. 29, home-bred has been competitive in all three appearances and has a pair of sharp recent works showing for the small but capable barn of John Morrison. Contends today.
3rd pick: #2 (Saturday Appeal) (6-1) - He's the speed nesrest the rail and this colt has some races on his resume that fit with this group. This field drew a bith light for the level and think he'll be involved from start to finish.
5th pick: #6 (Call for the Clock) (12-1) - He's run "sneakily" well in both his starts, the first a very wide trip and the latest an even effort while running a bit greenly. Can impact at a square price.