Top pick: #1 (IM A RAP STAR) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he's been bet in both appearances and gelding missed by a nose here at this tag and trip on Nov. 16 going 6.5 furlongs. He draws the rail, stretches out a furlong, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (City Monk) (2-1) - He takes the big drop into claimers for the first time after chasing and tiring facing state-bred special weights going a mile Nov. 17. Major player and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (War Debt) (8-1) - Debuting gelding is working steadily and comes from a capable barn (Brian House 30% first out). The drills are of the stamina building type so he shouldn't be "short" this evening.