Top pick: #7 (MAYAN MOON) (4-1) - He hasn't raced since early Sept. at Northlands Park. He's training fast locally for his return and is stretching out in distance. In the barn of leading trainer Bob Diodoro and I like his chances.
2nd pick: #5 (Pull in Time) (5-2) - Lightly-raced grey gelding stretches out in distance after rallying to finish third sprinting here at this tag just 11 days ago. Capable barn (Eric Kruljac) brings him back quickly and he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Majestway) (3-1) - Even-paced type stretches out to his best distance after finishing fifth here in a 6.5-furlong sprint Oct. 27. He's worked fast since and is a strong factor down the stretch.
4th pick: #8 (Juan Tabo) (8-1) - He was never involved here in his local debut Nov. 1 when facing tougher on the grass. Drops down for this and his connections move him from turf to dirt.