Top pick: #3 (STAR ROCKER) (9-2) - Consistent stakes placed runner moves back in with fellow Cal-breds after finishing a solid 3rd going a mile at Hollywood Park on Dec 9th facing "open" state-bred special weights. He's been sharp in both previous starts on real dirt and is much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Chico Suerte) (5-1) - He improved noticeably when racing off a two month break and switching to real dirt when he rallied to finish 2nd here facing "open" company Nov 4th. Working well for this, he draws a nice outside post and will be closing fast.
3rd pick: #1 (Omega Star) (5-2) - Cal-bred ships cross-country after he finished 2ndwhen debuting at aqueduct just 18 days ago facing "open" special weight company. Has the rail and the winner of his first start is highly regarded.
4th pick: #2 (Storm Fighter) (4-1) - Debuting colt by "Stormin Fever' is working fast and frequently for veteran Bruce Headly. Can factor if he runs to his a.m drills, but this field drew deep.