Top pick: #3 (CINCO DE MARIO) (8-5) - He moves back to the grass after finishing second here at this level in a switched contest on Nov. 21. Gelding has a stalking style, enters this in career best shape, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Sidepocket Champ) (5-2) - Lightly-raced and speedy, gelding was placed first last out to break his maiden after being "bumped" in late stretch. Bred for the grass and this 3-year-old has plenty of room for upside.
3rd pick: #1 (Di Conti) (6-1) - Another who is lightly raced, speedy 4-year-old has been freshened up since breaking his maiden on Sept. 13 at Fairplex. Working fast, has the rail, and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #7 (Nome) (4-1) - Colt has been racing evenly for some time now and is making his 10th attempt to get his second win. One-run type needs a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a minor award.