Top pick: #8 (FOREIGN PRODUCTION) - He beat tougher open company in easy fashion on this surface November 22, and today will face-off against fellow Louisiana-breds. He can beat these from on the lead or from just off the top. He'd be undefeated if not for a very "rough" trip in his debut. Short-price is expected so you may need to play exactas to maximize your wagers.
2nd pick: #4 (Two Nickel Bud) - Tired badly after being involved in a fast/contested pace last out. Cuts back a furlong today and has been freshened-up for this attempt.
3rd pick: #3 (Gaston) - Doesn't have any speed and he's broken "poorly" a couple of times, but he has steadily exhibited a strong closing kick and many in here will be "spent" by mid-stretch.