Top pick: #4 (CAPE COD CAROL) - She comes off a career best when finishing third at Belmont at this level and distance when racing on a very muddy surface on Oct. 3. Stalker has always hinted at ability and this daughter of "Rockport Harbor" appears to be coming around.
2nd pick: #1a (Lumineuse) - Heavilt bet in both appearances, she's run well in each and last out at Belmont was beaten a neck on Oct. 19. Home-bred should be catching a fast track for the first time and is an obvious win candidate, though at a short price.
3rd pick: #2 (Bonita Sonata) - Nice effort two back at Saratoga saw her rally to finish second and last out at Belmont she lost all chance when "bumped" heavily at the break. Can factor at a nice price.