Top pick: #6 (UNBRIDLED''S SCORE) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he finished second here at this level on Oct. 20, then ran third in a $150K stakes for fellow La.-breds Nov. 17. Has a flexible style and he's the horse to beat as he moves back in with fellow state-breds.
2nd pick: #7 (Horseshoe Bend) (9-2) - Well-bred gelding finished a distant third here when debuting on Nov. 10 and he "broke in the air" at the start. In a strong second out barn (Dave Banks 23%) and he has a shot at upsetting the favorite.
3rd pick: #2 (Whispering Charm ) (4-1) - Take away his lone turf start and one race in a stakes, and this grey gelding is (3-0-2-1). Has a nice post, speed/stalking ability, and he must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Tough Marco) (8-1) - Longshot finished fourth two back at this level, then ran second facing $20K maidens in his latest. Moves back up in class and can impact at a square price.