Top pick: #6 (HOTHERSAL) (5-2) - He's disappointed a number of times, but speed/stalker has been facing much tougher and several times has just missed. Trainer Todd Pletcher drops him to a new low, and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Dysprosium) (5-1) - Very lightly raced, he has sharp early speed, and runs first off a Mike Maker claim (a 21% winning angle). Fits, and this 4yo gelding by "Rock Hard Ten" should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #8 (Eternal Ruler) (3-1) - Strong finisher just missed here at this tag on Jan. 10th in his second back from a five month layoff. Steady sort will be closing fast, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Favorite Ketch) (6-1) - Gelding moves up in class, and out in the gate off of three straight second place finishes on this course facing weaker. He can factor, but needs a career best for any shot at the win.