Top pick: #7 (MARK OF A WARRIOR) - Very consistent gelding races for his 6th different trainer during 2011 and races first off a Jerry Hollendorfer claim on Oct. 16 at Santa Anita for $10K. He's given this 4-year-old by "Eddington" almost six weeks since the purchase and the new trainer has worked him four times locally in the past month. He's 2-for-7 on this surface and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Rummysecret War) - He's 3-for-7 on this surface and 4-for-33 racing off of it. Two back at Santa Anita he finished fourth, 1 1/2 lengths back of "Warrior", and last out rallied to finish second there. Consistent, draws a good post for his style, and he's a contender this afternoon.
3rd pick: #6 (Galleta Monstruo) - Runs this afternoon second off a Doug O'Neill claim and this is the second time he's been with him. Veteran tired last out here racing for $32K and takes a big drop in price today. Has back class, a fine local record, and must be left in the mix.