Top pick: #11 (ST. AUGUSTINE) - Logical selection and probable favorite has finished second in half of his six starts this year and they've all come against tougher. Need only break cleanly and avoid a wide trip to win this.
2nd pick: #1 (Dinger) - From an outstanding barn (Bruce Levine) and colt by "Grand Slam" looks set for a big try. He had a "prep" at Belmont on the turf in late September and was eliminated at the start. Moves to the dirt, drops down from $25,000 to $10K, and draws the rail. Has a shot at the win.
3rd pick: #3 (A J Nugget ) - He's improving and can pass other runners, something many in here haven't proven yet. Could hit the exotics at a nice price.