Top pick: #4 (SNOWDAY) (7-2) - French bred gelding had a bright future back in 2012 and was a Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed at that time. He's had multiple layoffs since then, but is very quick from the gate and is dropping to a new low in class. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Pulla Train) (5-2) - Speed/stalker is moving from "poly" to turf for his first since Sept. 1st. He's one for two on the grass, and that win came here at this distance on July 23.
3rd pick: #9 (Rangi) (8-1) - Another that's fast from the gate, and he tired last out going longer against tougher on the Santa Anita turf Oct. 16th. It was his first off a two month break, and he's worked fast since. Dangerous.
4th pick: #1 (Heat Flash) (12-1) - Not a strong win candidate, but stretch runner has the rail and is trying this distance for the first time. May grab a share at a big price with a late rally.