Top pick: #3 (HIGH ON FINAL) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he finished a strong third when facing tougher on the Hollywood "poly" on Dec. 12. Lightly-raced gelding moves to real dirt and trainer Kristin Mulhall will drop him into a claimer for the first time.
2nd pick: #7 (Starry Shark) (8-1) - Speedy sort runs second off a 70 day break and he showed fine early speed in his return before weakening late. Price play should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #8 (Old Pueblo) (6-1) - Useful debut saw him rally to finish 3rd of 12, beaten just under 4 lengths racing at this level at Hollywood on Dec. 20. In a capable barn (Lenny Powell) and a threat with just a bit of improvement.
4th pick: #5 (Fly High) (6-1) - He has a bit of speed and is switching from turf to real dirt. He's had a lot of chances and a small slice may be his ceiling.
5th pick: #1 (Spectacularjourney) (5-1) - On the shelf since late June, stalker has the rail and has been competitive several times at this tag. A threat if ready.