Top pick: #2 (ROYAL AFFAIR) - Colt ran a big race in his debut when he finished a pace-chasing second to a winner who came back to take another. Working very fast for this and he'll be very tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #8 (Smart and True) - He took some money when debuting here Dec. 30 and after chasing a fast pace, he tired to finish third. Working fast off track since, he gets the addition of lasix this afternoon.
3rd pick: #9 (Senor Jerry) - He wasn't a threat last out after being "bumped" at the start, but just missed at this trip when debuting on Dec. 10. His trainer (Joan Scott) is having a strong meet and this gelding may be a nice price today.