Top pick: #7 (FOREST BOY) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he comes off a career best when finishing second here at this level going 6.5 furlongs on Dec. 26. Working fast since and trainer John Sadler will stretch her out in distance for the first time.
2nd pick: #1 (Curly Top) (7-2) - Son of "Curlin" is one of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert and the pair race uncoupled. He's finished second in both starts at Hollywood, draws the rail, has blinkers added, and will be racing on real dirt for the first time.
3rd pick: #8 (Coastal Breeze) (6-1) - The second of the Baffert colts, he ran second here at this level and distance on Dec. 29 and has since come back with a pair of extremely fast works. In the mix.
5th pick: #2 (Footbridge) (3-1) - Darley home-bred by "Street Cry" rallied to finish third when debuting in the same Dec. 26 race as "Forest Boy." Another who's working fast since and he's brought back quickly and stretches out in distance.