Top pick: #6 (BURNING) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he's a strong finisher and has gone 7-0-3-2 in 2014. In shape, the tag and trip are fine, and he can take this with a stretch rally.
2nd pick: #7 (Fast Mast) (3-1) - He's been freshened up since late October when he raced evenly in a pair at this level at Santa Anita. Gelding has tactical speed, is working well, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Ace Deuce) (6-1) - Lightly raced, he showed early speed last out here and held well until the last furlong. Has the rail and can be in this from start-to-finish at a square price.
4th pick: #3 (Stauffenberg) (10-1) - No speed type is capable of rallying against this crew for a minor award at long odds. However, a win seems to be out of his reach.