Top pick: #10 (PREFERRED MANDATE) - Consistent colt has finished second in two of his last three starts at this level and is working well on this surface for his first ever on a synthetic course. All the speed is to his left in the gate and that should lead to a comfortable trip for this stalker. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Reality Ride) - Dangerous opponent was claimed out of his debut by Doug O'Neill and is has run second in three of his four starts for him. Drops a bit, shortens-up in distance today, and goes turf to "poly". Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Doughboy) - Has the rail, fine early speed, and is working fast on this surface for his first start since mid-Oct. Capable, and he has a fine local record (5-0-2-2). Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Coal Region Kid) - Five-year-old gelding by "Medaglia d'Oro" hasn't raced since April of 2009. That's a very long layoff and a small award may be his ceiling here.