Top pick: #7 (TAKE A RISK) (2-1) - The probable favorite, gelding has finished second here in back-to-back starts going 7-furlongs and is shortening up a furlong. One-run type meets a largely untested field and can break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #6 (Stadtpark) (3-1) - One of five making their debuts, gelding has some impressive works on view at Los Alamitos and trainer Paul Aguirre has his favorite rider (Iggy Puglisi) aboard. The combination has won 13-of-64 over the past 16 months when teamed up.
3rd pick: #3 (Live Lucky) (6-1) - Capable small barn (Bob Hess Jr.) sends out this debuting home-bred. Working steadily and it's noted that Talamo is aboard.
4th pick: #1 (Ready to Jam) (8-1) - Un-raced since finishing second at Fairplex on Sept. 15, gelding is working steadily on this surface for his return and draws the ground saving rail. Can factor if ready.