Top pick: #11 (SPIT BALL) (7-2) - He rallied from far back following a slow start to finish second here at this tag and trip on Nov. 1 and was claimed that afternoon by Vann Belvoir. New barn has been working with him for just over two months and brings him back at the purchase price. New trainer is solid (22% first off the claim) and this 4-year-old is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #14 (Midnight Raven) (8-1) - Price play was finishing strongly last out but ran out of real estate at the wire. Stretches back out a bit, draws a fine post, and Bejarano stays put.
3rd pick: #3 (Ruled by Kisses) (4-18-1) - He finished a pace chasing second when debuting for twice this price at Hollywood Dec. 13. The group was a bit small and he'll need to repeat it on real dirt and against a full field of 14.
4th pick: #9 (Monster Hit) (8-1) - He comes off a career best when he was beaten a length at this price Nov. 18 at Hollywood. May rally for a share of this at projected long odds.