Top pick: #4 (AXLE) - He missed by a 1/2 length at Santa Anita racing at this tag and trip on Oct. 27. Gelding by "Bob and John" ran well at Del Mar on a similar surfce to this and this speed/stalker need only repeat his latest "figure" to win this.
2nd pick: #5 (Patriotic Lion) - He's failed five times as the favorite in his 13-start career, but is working sharply for his first start since early June. He's faced tougher that these along the way and this speedster is a win candidate this afternoon.
3rd pick: #3 (Run Charlie Run) - Unseen since Feb. 10, this lightly-raced colt by "Indian Charlie" has been competitive in most of his starts and finished third here a year ago in two local appearances. Must be left in the mix.