Top pick: #4 (COMPLETELY BEAR) - The probable favorite finished a close-up third at this price and distance on Dec. 31 and is training fast and frequently for his first race since than. Trainer Tony Dutrow adds blinkers and this son of "Ghostzapper" looks all set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #2 (Morebills) - Calder shipper finished second in two of three starts there last fall with the latest coming from a tough post going two-turns. Prepared at Belmont by his new trainer (Bruce Levine) and he'll move this gelding way up in price. The presence of leading rider Carmouche is duly noted.
3rd pick: #7 (Sortano) - The main speed has been freshened-up for the past 7 weeks by a solid barn (Scott Fairlie). In his latest effort he finished 2nd after setting the pace here on Jan. 5 in his first race on real dirt. His speed must be respected.