Top pick: #5 (GOOD COMPANY) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he rallied to finish second here at this $3,000 price tag Dec. 27. It was his first off a brief vacation and he was claimed by Pedro Hernandez. New barn is having a great meet 30-10-5-5 and this consistent stretch runner can win this in the final furlong.
2nd pick: #6 (Monahee) (2-1) - Grey gelding by "Hard Spun" has the best early speed of this small field. He's been sharp in both local dirt starts and was competitive this past summer/fall at Northlands Park facing tougher. The main danger and a win threat.
3rd pick: #2 (Listen You Fool) (8-1) - Veteran raced both wide and evenly last out and was 7 lengths back of "Monahee." Capable of getting a minor award with his best.
4th pick: #1 (El Tango Rey) (10-1) - Longshot moves to the rail after a wide trip in his latest. He has stalking ability and that should have him close up through out in this rather paceless race on paper.