Top pick: #6 (HOROWITZ) - Son of "Maria's Mon" ran a bit "rank" while chasing the pace in his debut and after making a strong bid turning for home he tired in the last 1/16th to finish a close-up fifth. Trainer Mike Mitchell is winning at an incredible 45% rate second time out and also adds blinkers, a 38% winning angle. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1 (Discontent) - Makes his first start for Jenine Sahadi after son of "Dynaformer" was sent to her after the death of "Hall of Famer" Bob Frankel. Colt by "Dynaformer" has talent and is improving. He finished second here at this distance on Nov. 14. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Quoted) - Claimed out of a narrow loss on November 26 by Doug O'Neill for $40,000 he brings him back quickly, raisese him in class, and move him to the turf. His new trainer wins at a 20% rate with his fresh claims.