Top pick: #1 (THE CUFF SHOOTER) - Finger Lakes shipper has become a beter runner since joining the barn of Chris Englehart and he fits at this level and distance. four-year-old draws the rail, has good tactical speed, and can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Pegasus Ena) - He's been competitive in two straight at this tag one of which came on this inner-surface on Dec. 2. Has enough speed to not get "buried" early and can factor turning for home.
3rd pick: #8 (Gold Cup Kid) - Well-bred three-year-old is racing back into shape following some layoffs and finished a strong second here at this level and distance in the slop Dec. 12. Contender if he repeats that effort.