(# 1) WILD GARDEN - Impressed in her lone outing, as she broke from the rail, was close up entering the turn, dropped back, then rallied strongly to gain the place. Has a pair of works since the initial run and can take this in start number two.

(# 5) Straight N' Narrow - Makes her second start after being away from the races for almost 10 months. Rallied while wide last out to finish a fine second behind an easy wire-to-wire winner. Should improve in second off the bench.

(# 2) More Than Thunder - First-timer has a very impressive gate work on Nov. 30th. Trainer Tom Albertrani has had a good year on all fronts, and his debut stock is winning at a 17% rate.

(# 3) Hatta Diamond - Another debut runner comes from the fine barn of Kiaran McLaughlin. Works are better than average, and trainer has had a phenomenal year.