Top pick: #6 (XTRA POWER) - Speedy veteran has done his best work going around two turns and trainer Dee Curry will stretch him out this afternoon off a pair of sprints. Gelding races at the bottom for the first time and can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #7 (Born to Cus) - Probable favorite tired last out on a sloppy track, and that was his second poor effort on that type of surface. Four-year-old finished a strong second facing tougher a month ago and trainer Juan Guerrero names leading rider Carmouche for today's attempt. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Mistycal Light) - Speedy veteran ran a strong race here Nov 23 at this level and distance and he draws a nice post to clear off from into the first turn. Capable of being a major factor if he gets an easy lead.