Top pick: # (USS CONSTITUTION) (5-2) - Lightly-raced and beautifully-bred runner raced evenly after a slow start here on a muddy surface facing tougher Dec. 18. Only his second start since coming back from an eight month layoff and trainer John Servis will drop him to a new low in price. The horse to beat.
Top pick: # (Deposit On Room) (8-1) - He finished third last out after being forced very wide turning for home. Encouraging run and with a "clean" journey, he's a win candidate at a square price.
Top pick: # (Tulley) (5-1) - Improving sort rallied from far back to edge "Deposit" by a nose for the place spot on Dec. 24. He appears to have liked the stretch-out to two-turn racing and is a late threat again this afternoon.
Top pick: # (Virging On Stardom) (7-2) - He finished a strong second her last out, but had a ground saving post early and was able to rally along the inside. Gelding moves way out in the gate and will not get as comfortable a trip today.
Top pick: # (Barnicus Bay) (15-1) - Longshot takes on winners for the first time after getting his maiden win here on Dec. 22 going 7 furlongs. He may be able to snag a minor award at a big price if he gets a patient ride from Frankie Pennington.