Top pick: #5 (RADICAL SABBITICAL) - Lightly raced and improving, he just failed to last on October 31, on this course in his first try at this level. Reached the front in that one, but was outfinished late by a much more experienced rival. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (North Country) - Had a very troubled trip in the same race where the top pick just missed. Raced in tight quarters and was forced to steady late. Makes his third start off a seven-week break and he's a win contender with a "clear" journey.
3rd pick: #5 (Moon Ala Mode) - Likes this course (two for three) and he set a fast pace after having to be sent hard from the 11 post last out. Stayed on until mid-stretch where he tired from his early efforts. Threat on the front-end.
4th pick: #3 (My Man Lars) - Veteran has been competitive in his last four, with three of them coming in stakes. The nine-furlong distance is fine and he should be running just off the top. Needs to finish a bit stronger.