Top pick: #8 (CUVEE MONT) - The probable favorite, he ships in from Penn National where he finished a pace-chasing 3rd at this level when debuting on Oct 10th. The high percentage barn of Mike Pino(32% 2nd time out)brings him back quickly and colt meets a weak field. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Atlantic Surfer) - One of two entered by trainer "Ned" Allard and the pair race uncoupled. Gelding has a bit of speed, draws the rail, and in this weak field his ability to break sharply should have him involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #2 (Harry Consolidator) - He's been tiring on a very consistent basis in New York facing tougher and has been freshened up for the past two m onths. Gelding has a fine half-mile work at Belmont 9 days ago and should factor in his local debut.