Top pick: #4 (FOGGY DEW) (7-2) - Mare is one of two entered by trainer Justin Evans and the pair race uncoupled. Veteran missed by a "neck" here at this tag and trip on Nov. 16 in his second back from a two month break. Claimed that day by Evans (29% first off the claim), he has him nicely spotted and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Cattle Act) (4-1) - Very fast from the gate, he was a winner here facing weaker two back, then tired in his latest after opening up a big early lead. The second of the Evans runners and a threat on the front end.
3rd pick: #9 (Perfect Light) (3-1) - Consistent sort, he's finished second in four of his last five and was a "head" better than "Foggy Dew" on Nov. 16. Stalker draws well and must be left in the three horse win mix.
4th pick: #5 (My B F F) (12-1) - He was well back of both "Foggy" and "Perfect" last out but is capable of grabbing a share at a square price with his best.
5th pick: #3 (Lookout County) (20-1) - Big longshot is not a win candidate and a small share at a big price is his ceiling.