Top pick: #2 (CHRIS GOT EVEN) - The main speed faces little if any opposition for the top in this small field and trainer Nick Zito gave him a sharp drill on January 7 on this surface to set him up for this. None of those entered has won here but this gelding has the best overall local record (5-0-3-0). The horse to catch and beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Proud Foolish) - Has the second best early speed and races fresh off a Nov. 14 layoff. Working well and he looks like the main threat.