Top pick: #1 (BIG BUSINESS) (3-1) - On a career roll right now, since being claimed by Dave Jacobson in early August he's gone (8-5-2-1) and if not for a nose loss on Nov 21st he'd have six in a row heading into this attempt. Has both speed and stalking ability, draws the rail, and will be tough to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Gallant Fields) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Rick Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. Consistent sort come off a very game 2nd plae performance to a heavy favorite in a stakes on Dec 8th and Dominguez takes the reins from Junior Alvarado, who is on "Business".
3rd pick: #5 (Colizeo) (4-1) - He's had a good career as a 2nd or 3rd string stakes runner from the Pletcher barn(21-5-3-5 & $340K in earnings).Working well, but he'll need to be at his very best to beat either of the top two selections.
4th pick: #4 (All of the Above) (6-1) - Clearly the main speed, lightly raced gelding is (9-4-3-0) overall and was beaten a nose at Monmouth in a stakes the last time he tried going two-turns. Dangerous if left alone early.