Top pick: #4 (RULE BY NIGHT) - Has the best eary speed and he's raced himself back into shape following a pair of long layoffs. Lightly raced son of "Malibu Moon" finished a pace-setting fourth last out in the Bold Ruler S.(G3) and doesn't need the lead to be successful. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (This Ones For Phil) - Talented but frafile runner has only made it to the gate six times since late Nov. of 2009. Very tough when he's 100% and he's working steadily for trainer Rick Dutrow since finishing 4 lengths back of "Rule" at Belmont Oct 9. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Escrow Kid) - Has the rail, fine early speed, and he's been in with some tough foes this year. This inner-surface as usual is playing kind to front runners and this gelding should be involved in the running from start to finish.