Top pick: #7 (HALF DOME DUDE) (5-2) - He's back in shape following a pair of layoffs and gelding has a pair of wins on this surface in the past. Speed/stalker draws a nice outside post at this 6.5-furlong trip and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Dunmore East) (3-1) - Speedy veteran takes a drop in class, and two back was a winner at this price at Hollywood Park. He has the rail, is in shape, and 6-year-old is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Trulee Scrappin) (4-1) - Once classier veteran drops a bit after an even and wide effort last out at Hollywood. Fits with his best and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Macias) (6-1) - Speed/stalker was no match for "Dunmore" on Nov. 24, but it was only his second back from a six month layoff. He has a pair of local wins and is a factor with his best.