Top pick: #3 (DOHNSTER) - He was an easy winner here facing tougher at this distance Nov. 2 and will drop back down and move back to the turf after chasing and tiring last out on the dirt running against much better. Working fast for his first race since Nov. 22 and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Michael's Jila) - Lightly-raced gelding is improving and has won two of his last three starts. Moves up in class and tries the grass for the first time. Can contend if he handles the new surface.
3rd pick: #8 (Barbaric) - Gelding is rounding back into shape following a long break and well-bred runner races second off a Bob Gonzalez claim. Stalker draws outside of the speed and is a threat turning for home.