Top pick: #2 (EVENING ISLAND) (5-2) - The probable favorite missed by a nose here at this level on Nov. 16 and has a pair of sharp works since. In a good barn (Molly Pearson) and very much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Moment of Weakness) (5-1) - California invader has a flexible style and ships from Hollywood where he pressed and weakened on Dec. 9 racing for a $28K tag. Capable of being a major factor in his Arizona debut.
3rd pick: #5 (Grandpa Roy) (7-2) - He rallied to finish third here Nov. 16 and was almost two back of "Evening." Race was his first off a 2 1/2 month btreak and he's worked a pair of bullets since. In the win mix.