Top pick: #3 (WATCHYOURBOBBER) (5-2) - Gelding has been freshened up since early October and will be dropping into a claimer for the first time. He finished fourth last out at Keeneland facing tougher and did so from a tough outside post. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Black Martino) (8-1) - Longshot is the field's most experienced maiden and has been competitive in two of three on the turf facing tougher. Stalker takes the same drop as the top pick and is dangerous at a big price.
3rd pick: #1 (Deep Consideration) (4-1) - Stretch out sprinter is working sharply for his first since early Oct. Heavily bet in three straight on the dirt his inside post and early speed make him a win candidate.
4th pick: #7 (King Gatto) (6-1) - He rallied to finish fourth when debuting on Nov. 26 at this level going 6 furlongs on the dirt. His connections bring him back quickly, stretch him out, and move him to the grass. Bred for the turf and expect him to be competitive this afternoon.