Top pick: #5 (HOLIDAY BUZZ) - Improving son of "Afleet Alex" just missed here on November 1 at this level going two-turns. Race was his first vs. winners and he was only beaten by a neck. Colt cuts-back to one-turn and is the choice from 3-4 lengths off the lead. He's one of a pair from trainer Steve Asmussen and they'll race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #1 (Harken Up) - Has a very strong late kick and should appreciate this one mile distance. He finished a rallying fourth last out at this level going seven furlongs and is a stretch threat today with Cal Borel aboard.
3rd pick: #8 (Pegasus Prancer) - The second of the Asmussen duo finished an even fifth at this level going seven furlongs November 1, his first effort on conventional dirt. Draws well in the gate for this distance and is a contender at a square price.