Top pick: #3 (BIG MACK DADDY) - Working very fast for the past month for the Wayne Lukas barn this colt finished a strong on Sept. 1 at this level and distance and last out tired after chasing on a sloppy track that he may not have cared for. Has two-turn experience and can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #5 (Voce Del Leone) - Nice debut saw him rally from a dozen lengths behind to finish a close-up second at Laurel going 6 panels. Good barn (Francis Campitelli) stretches him out today and he's working fast since his first start. Big player.
3rd pick: #2 (Golden Cross) - He chased and finished an even third of six when debuting here in a 5 furlong sprint on Oct. 13. Has blinkers added for this and he'll try going two-turns. Think he'll run well.