Top pick: #11 (PRACTICAL) (3-1) - He draws a tough outside post, but has the best proven speed of this group. Training well for his first since April, he's taking a big drop in class for his return. The presence of noted front end specialist Marty Pedroza suggests the barn has this 5yo ready to roll.
2nd pick: #8 (Senor Pegasus) (5-1) - He rallied strongly to finish second at this tag going 5-furlongs at Los Alamitos on Dec. 14th. It was his first race since April and is an obvious win candidate with a repeat of it.
3rd pick: #5 (Indian Monkey) (5-1) - He's quick from the gate and has a recency edge on "Practical." Gelding has finished second in both local starts and is racing second back from a long layoff. He should be in this from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #3 (Warren's Sunny Boy) (12-1) - No speed type may get a small slice at long odds with a late run. His lack of early speed is a concern and may limit him to that minor award.