Top pick: #1a (AGENT DUDLEY) - Finished second here at this level going five furlongs on Oct. 12 in his third race back off a 100 day layoff. Goes longer this afternoon, and draws a good post for the distance. Gelding gets a rider upgrade today and the barn must like his chances. Sophomore races coupled in the betting with No. 1 "Blueribbonbrew".
2nd pick: #5 (Slide Rock) - Gelding finished third here at this level Oct. 4 in his first back off a two month layoff. Race was his second best ever and if he repeats it he would be a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Mr. Timberman) - Speedy invader comes here from Albuquerque after winning his second race running for $4K. He's raced poorly here in the past, but that was last winter and he's a better horse now. His early speed makes him dangerous against this field.