Top pick: #7 (RICKYONTHERUN) (8-5) - The probable favorite, his connections drop him to a new low on the closing day of the 2013 season. Speed/stalker enters in shape, meets a weak field, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Awesome Mich) (5-2) - No-speed type rallied into a fast pace to finish second here at this level and distance on Nov. 25. Capable against these, especially if the pace is fast and/or contested.
3rd pick: #5 (Desert Don Juan) (5-1) - The probable early leader, he set the pace and held to finish second here at this tag facing weaker 4l opposition on a "muddy" surface just six days ago. Dangerous if he gets an easy early lead.
4th pick: #4 (Take a Walk) (5-1) - Another with no early speed, he finished 7 1/2 back of "Mich" last out, but he broke poorly that afternoon. Can make a late impact, but needs to do better for any shot at the win.