Top pick: #1 (BOURBON COURAGE) (8-1) - Price play is lightly-raced and when last in action he finished a close up third at Churchill on Nov. 23 in the prestegious "Clark Hdcp.(G1). Working nicely, he draws the rail and can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #8 (Take Charge Indy) (6-1) - He defeated "Bourbon" by a head in the "Clark" last fall and is working fast at Palm Meadows for this attempt. Colt by "AP Indy" is (2-1-1-0) on this surface and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Flat Out) - Strong finisher hasn't run since finishing a distant third in the "Breeders' Cup Classic" (G1) on Nov. 3. Working fine at Palm Meadows, he needs a fast pace to make his closing charge count.
4th pick: #5 (Ultimate Eagle) (8-1) - Hard-hitting Cal.-shipper has excellent early speed and expext him to go right to the front. This will be his first start outside of the West Coast.
5th pick: #9 (Pool Play) (10-1) - He has no early speed, but almost always makes a late run. In shape and a threat with is best.