Top pick: #8 (ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN) (9-2) - He finished a close up fourth here going a mile at this tag on Dec. 27, and was involved every step that day. He cuts back a bit, Bejarano stays put, and I like this 3-year-old's chances.
2nd pick: #3 (Common Confusion) (7-2) - The probable favorite, he has the highest last race "figure" of theses and it came here at this tag. Lightly raced, improving, and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Reps and Warrants) (10-1) - Speedy sort catces a field without a lot of visible pace and he's been competitive in two of three so far. Longshot should be involved from gate-to-wire.
4th pick: #7 (Still Unbroken) (5-1) - He's regressed after racing well in his first pair and is cutting back in distance today. May hang on for a minor award.
5th pick: #9 (Warrensbrotherbill) (20-1) - Longshot lost all chance last out with all sorts of problems at the break and think he can be competitive at a big price with a clean getaway.