Top pick: #4 (WELL POSITIONED) - Runner was very impressive when blinkers were added in his second start, going wire-to-wire and winning by almost 15 lengths on Nov. 22. Training sharply on the local dirt for his return, he looks like he may have a bright future.
2nd pick: #7 (Take the Points) - One of a pair from trainer Todd Pletcher, and they race as separate interests. Returns here off a four-month rest after breaking his maiden at this distance at Belmont. Recent work activity at the Palm Meadows training center is steady.
3rd pick: #6 (Masala) - The second of the Pletcher runners looked good when he broke his maiden at Aqueduct in mid-November. Has ability, and the expected fast pace would aid his cause.