Top pick: #1 (KING'S OVER) (9-5) - He's dropping in class and shortening up a bit after a strong try in a $200K stakes two weeks ago. Speed/stalker draws the rail, has a class advantage, and speed/stalker is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Defense Article) (9-2) - Lightly raced gelding is dropping in class and going a bit longer this afternoon. One run type is in a top barn (Jorge Navarro) and he's adding blinkers to this once promising 4yo.
3rd pick: #4 (D'Marin) (12-1) - Veteran has been freshened up since late Sep when his form turned sour. Working well for a new trainer (Jim Klesaris), he'll need to be very sharp for anything more than a minor award.
4th pick: #7 (Wrol Up) (8-1) - Speedy sort set a fast pace and tired to finish 4th at this distance facing a bit cheaper Nov 19. It was his first in four months and his early speed must be respected.