Top pick: #2 (J MAN) (7-2) - He's finished second in two straight at this level, the latest coming at this distance on Dec. 3rd. One run type likes this trip, and he should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #8 (Royal Daddy) (9-2) - He races first off a Phil Aristone claim (19%), and brings him back five weeks later at the same distance, and at the purchase price. Strong finisher is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #7 (Sherwood Drive) (2-1) - Canadian invader has good form on Woodbine's "Poly" surface, and is a major threat here if he can transfer it to conventional dirt.
4th pick: #6 (Restricted List) (4-1) - Lightly raced and well-bred, he "bobbled" at the start last out, and had no real chance. Race was his first in 4 1/2 months, and he was claimed that day for $7500 by Kate DeMasi. Dangerous with his best.