Top pick: #5 (ALMA D'ORO) - He finished third sprinting at Aqueduct on November 8, his first race since February 19 at Gulfstream. Working well right along and his connections will send him around two-turns in his second off the layoff. Top trainer (Richard Dutrow Jr.) is in his corner with assistant Bob Calvo listed as the trainer of record. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Silver King) - Speedy runner is the fastest of these early and he has C.C. Lopez aboard, so their mission seems clear. There is some other early pace so he'll need a careful ride. Speed is always dangerous on this surface.
3rd pick: #2 (Long Jump) - Gelding has had his career interrupted many times by layoffs so he has some major issues. Fits with these and is capable if he brings his best off a 75-day break. Trainer/jockey combo of Chris Clement/Joe Bravo wins at a solid 25% clip when teamed-up.