Top pick: #8 (MATTY'S TRIBAL) (3-1) - Speedy son of "Tribal Rule" ran a career best when he finished a pace-setting second at this level and distance at Santa Anita on October 29th. Working fast since and he can take this with just a bit of improvement.
2nd pick: #5 (Kluszewski) (5-2) - Home-bred's best race came here on Sept. 20th when he finished second at this level and distance. Trainer Phil D'Amato has worked him four times since Nov. 10 and he has Bejarano aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #9 (Jury Dodger) (8-1) - Debuting home bred is from an outfit that (Rory Owens) that can have one ready. Working fast locally and this gelding attracts apprentice Van Dyke first out.