Top pick: #2 (INCISIVE) (5-2) - The possible favorite, he races first off a Val Lund claim, and was only beaten a length here at this level last out. In shape, he meets a very weak field, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Surfer Dan) (7-2) - "Dan" chased and weakened late going a mile at this level on Dec. 15th. Fits with these, and is a win candidate if he can avoid a wide trip from this outside slot.
3rd pick: #3 (Shanghai Voyage) (6-1) - He's the clear speed of this field, and is stretching out after a wide trip in his latest. Eight-time winner is very dangerous if left alone in the early stages of today's contest.
4th pick: #5 (Part Timer) (4-1) - Irish-bred runs second back from a 7 1/2 month layoff, and was only beaten two lengths in his return start. Veteran is a threat with any move forward whatsoever.