Top pick: #9 (J.J.'S LUCKY TRAIN) (2-1) - Veteran comes off a sharp effort when beaten a neck racing for 1/2 this price on Dec. 27. He was claimed that day and the new barn brings him back quickly, moves him up in price, and has him at his favorite diastance.
2nd pick: #3 (Risky Guy) (5-1) - Very lightly raced, he won here at this distance for a $10K tag on Dec. 29. He was claimed that day and the new barn brings him back in 19 days.
3rd pick: #2 (D'Nied Permission) (5-1) - He drops to a new low and is racing third back from a long layoff. Fits with his best and two of his three wins have come at this trip.
4th pick: #8 (Gloton) (10-1) - He finished in back of "Permiission" last out and is taking the same drop and racing in a career soft spot. "Longshot" must be left in the mix.