Top pick: #7 (KILL SHOT) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he comes into this off a sharp maiden win at Santa Anita on Oct. 11th. Win came off a four month layoff, and this Headley home-bred had finished second in his first pair in early summer. Colt looks to have a bright future, and is training fast for this attempt.
2nd pick: #8 (Pulla Train) (12-1) - Longshot chased a very fast pace while wide, and tired late to finish fourth of 13, beaten six lengths on Oct. 12th at Santa Anita. Has talent, a nice outside post, and can factor at a big price.
3rd pick: #3 (Topper's Ghost) (3-1) - Lightly raced gelding by "Old Topper" has won two of three starts, and moves up in class after a sharp win at Santa Anita on Sept. 28th in a upper-end starter-allowance. Working fast, and strong finisher must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Big Macher) (4-1) - Another exiting an impressive maiden win, and the figure earned that day matches that of "Shot." Think that he can be a factor at big price.