(# 3) FRA LIPPO - Sprinted in debut at Saratoga and had a wide trip. Has been on the sidelines since, trainer Chris Clement has taken over the training duties. His stats with new arrivals is 20%, and with this length returnee it's 25%. The horse to beat.

(# 8) Poker God - Has come back from a layoff a better animal. Last pair make him a dangerous rival. Should be about 3-5 lengths from the pace and make a strong late run.

(# 1) Fly the North Wind - Tries the turf for the first time and does so in a second off a long layoff situation. Good race in the return, and he should move forward off of it.

(# 7) Sir Cryptomite - Has improved greatly since moved to the turf. Last was very good, but it was a perfect trip second. Stayed on the rail in the longer race at Belmont and moved into second late. Probably will be overbet.