(# 2) S.S. BELLE - The way the track played yesterday, this speedy filly holds all the cards here. Claimed last out by Bruce Levine, he has given her some time off since the purchase. This is trainer's "time of the year" and he won one yesterday. He wins at an astounding 32% with his fresh buys.

(# 1) Come Fly Away - Has the rail and can stalk. That combination will make her the most likely to run down the top pick if she falters. Hushion barn is doing it's usual good work lately.

(# 6) My Fair El - Richard Dutrow-trained filly hasn't run since Nov. 17 when she rallied to finish second. Capable off this type of layoff she'll need to avoid a wide trip, as that proved disastrous yesterday for those who attempted it.

(# 7) Runaway Star - Contessa/Dominguez combination is hard to discount even if you don't care much for the entrant.