Top pick: #6 (FIELD REPORT) (8-5) - He just missed here at this level on Dec 31st in what was his first back off a 2 1/2 month freshening and trainer Bill Spawr has worked him twice since. 5yo travels an extra furlong today and draws a fine outside post. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Rock Off) (7-2) - Well-bred 5yo has a new trainer (Tim Yakteen) and he has him working fast on this surface for his first since Dec 8th. Has some back class, and if he runs to his works he could be very tough.
3rd pick: #2 (Rockin Cherokee) (8-1) - He broke his maiden at Hollywood at this distance on Dec 1st, then tired while finishing close up here at this level going a mile Dec 26th.
4th pick: #4 (Me Likey Mikey) (7-2) - He rallied to finish 3rd here last out going a mile, which was his first on real dirt. He has a flexible style and must be left in the mix.