Top pick: #6 (CANDY MAN CAN) (7-2) - Home bred by "Lemon Drop Kid" has had two very poor posts in his last pair of local starts. He was competitive in the latest when he ran third when dropped down to this tag for the first time. He has tactical speed and his better starting slot can lead to the win.
2nd pick: #10 (Comancheria) (6-1) - Well bred runner ran evenly here facing tougher Dec. 21. Only his second race since July, he's worked three times since and drops down in class. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Collinito) (3-1) - Lightly-raced, he ran second last out while defeating "Candy Man Can" by just over a length. However, he had the rail and was able to save ground through-out. He moves to the 11-post and will need to avoid a wide trip for any shot at the win.
4th pick: #9 (Bold Runner) (6-1) - Speed/stalker is racing off a two month break. Fits well and he clearly prefers the turf. Castellano's presence is duly noted.