Top pick: #1a (Fat Jake) - Improving a bit and last out he raced evenly and was only beaten just over 4 lengths. Effort was only his second back off an 8 1/2 month layoff, and he can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #4 (Calico Cowboy) - Lightly-raced gelding has raced evenly in his first pair and took some money in each. Three-year-old by "Zavata" gets the addition of blinkers this afternoon and looks set for his best.
3rd pick: #8 (Christmasdontbelate) - He has blazing early speed and just missed two back at this level, then last out tired badly after contesting a very fast early pace. Can "gun" for the lead from this post and will be tough if he clears off.