Top pick: #11 (FOUR STAR GENERAL) - State-bred finished an even 3rd here Dec. 11 at this level and distance. His form has regressed since a claim by Joe Lostritto from Gary Contesa last July, but gelding is capable of beating these. He has a trio of very strong drills since his last race. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Fujimo) - Well-traveled veteran comes north from Mountaineer Park where he finished solid pace-setting/pressing second in his last pair, both at this six-furlong trip. Has the rail and the best early speed, a dangerous combination on this surface.
3rd pick: #4 (Hedge Fund) - Has some speed and a decent record on this footing (17-1-5-5-). Claimed three back by Mike Sedlacek for $7500 he's raced evenly in a pair facing tougher in his first two for the new barn. Drops and is a win candidate.