Top pick: #3 (GOLDEN RAPTOR) - Once classier type hasn't run since early Sept. at Saratoga and is sent here from New York by trainer Linda Rice. Drops to a new low, has fine early speed, and gelding is the horse to beat if ready.
2nd pick: #6 (Perky Judge) - He finished a pace-setting second two weeks ago racing for $10K, his first start since Nov. of 2010. Drops slightly and he's an obvious threat if he avoids a possible "bounce".
3rd pick: #7 (Closing Man) - Florida invader finished second last out at Tampa at this price to a runner that came back to win again. Consistent, has a flexible style, and is a win candidate.
4th pick: #4 (Smokem If U Gotem) - He raced evenly last out at this tag and distance, and had a tough outside post (12th of 12). Draws better today and think he'll run well at a square price.