Top pick: #2 (TOOHOTTOEVENSPEAK) (5-2) - He's one of two entered by trainer J.P. Terranova II and the pair race uncoupled. Gelding has been on the sidelines for a year and returns as a new gelding. Four-year-old is working steadily and most of the drills are well above average. Barn drops him into a claimer for the first time and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (G R's Giant) (9-5) - Gelding has finished in two straight at this level going a mile. Speed/stalker has worked twice in his latest and trainer Charlie Baker is cutting him back a furlong. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (The Fixer) (5-1) - The second of the Terranova pair, he's lightly-raced and is running for the first time in six months. He's been bet in both outings and rallied to finish a close up fourth at this level going 6.5-furlongs at Aqueduct Nov. 15. Working well and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Tottie Royer) (10-1) - Colt has a bit of early speed and is cutting back in distance and moving from turf to dirt. Can grab a share at a big price.