Top pick: #1 (TALKING MAMBO) (9-2) - Lightly-raced gelding showed fine early speed before weakening to finish third here at this tag going 6.5-furlongs on Oct. 27. It was his first back off a 7-week break and he's worked fast twice since. Home bred has the rail, is in a winning barn, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Cadillac Chrome) (7-2) - He's been competitive in three straight and in his local debut Nov. 1 he was beaten 1 1/2 lengths at this level despite a "bobbling" start. Claimed that day by Val Lund, he brings him pack at the purchase price and veteran Scott Stevens stays aboard.
3rd pick: #8 (Pull in Time) (3-1) - Very lightly-raced he's racing first off a claim by leading trainer Bob Diodoro (a 29% winning angle). Gelding is cutting back off a mile contest, has early speed, and should be involved every step.
4th pick: #9 (Taste of Cash) (5-1) - Home bred finished third here as a heavy favorite racing at this tag on Nov. 9. Speed/stalker has had some trouble keeping a straight course in his last pair but is a threat despite that fact.