Top pick: #6 (VALUATION) - Probable favorite finished second when debuting at Hollywood Park in a turf-sprint Dec. 12. Good barn brings him back 5 weeks later and is working steadily for this attempt. Stretches out in distance and that's a strong move by his trainer (Craig Dollase). The top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (Popular Cause) - Colt has the best early speed of this group and finished third at this distance Dec. 4 at Hollywood Park. Son of "Orientate" has been freshened up for the past six weeks and is training sharply for this attempt. Very dangerous opponent.
3rd pick: #4 (Tapfortexas) - Gelding by "Tapit" raced evenly after breaking slowly in his debut sprinting at Hollywood Park Dec. 11. Good barn brings him back six weeks later and will stretch him out in distance and move him to the turf. Expecting him to run much better this afternoon.