Some old rivals return to the turf for a little speedwork…
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML Odds |
| 1. | Grand Adventure | Javier Castellano | Mark R. Frostad | 20-1 |
| It’s been a long time since he’s found the winner’s circle. | ||||
| 2. | Holiday for Kitten | Joel Rosario | Wesley A. Ward | 30-1 |
| Has some good experience, but with lesser company. | ||||
| 3. | Broken Dreams | Garrett Gomez | Thomas F. Proctor | 20-1 |
| Won last time out, but a taller order here. | ||||
| 4. | Perfect Officer | Kendrick Carmouche | Michael Pino | 12-1 |
| May well finish in the money, but I don’t see him winning. | ||||
| 5. | Great Attack | Jeffrey Sanchez | Wesley A. Ward | 20-1 |
| Last victory was a 2010 allowance race. | ||||
| 6. | California Flag | Patrick Venezuela | Brian J. Koriner | 15-1 |
| Won this race in ’09, unlucky last year; comes in on a win. Would be a great story. | ||||
| 7. | Hoofit | Edgar Prado | H. Graham Motion | 15-1 |
| Intriguing NZ-bred looked great in his first two US races. | ||||
| 8. | Regally Ready | Corey Nakatani | Steven M. Asmussen | 3-1 |
| Toss his penultimate race and he’s had a great year. | ||||
| 9. | Rapport | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Ronny W. Werner | 30-1 |
| First race of this year was in October; last win was in 2010. | ||||
| 10. | Havelock | Robby Albarado | Darrin Miller | 9-2 |
| Won last time despite a very wide trip; a worthy favorite. | ||||
| 11. | Country Day | James Graham | Stephen R. Margolis | 20-1 |
| Probably a notch blow some of these. | ||||
| 12. | Camp Victory | Julien Leparoux | Mike R. Mitchell | 12-1 |
| Second to The Factor not long ago and often finishes in the money. | ||||
| 13. | Caracortado | Joe Talamo | Michael Machowsky | 4-1 |
| Won last time despite a troubled trip; seems to have returned to form. | ||||
| 14. | Chamberlain Bridge | Jamie Theriot | W. Bret Calhoun | 5-1 |
| Has not had the best of luck this year, but has the talent. | ||||
Predictions: Havelock, Caracortado, Regally Ready, Chamberlain Bridge
Longshot: Hoofit
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