(# 3) SNARE - Asmussen runner has improved a bit in each and every start. Draws well and should be able to stalk while saving ground and make a move around the turn. Pace may be fast and contested, and that would help him out.

(# 11) Linden Ave. - Strategy seems clear, try and out-gun them early and open up. There is some other possible early speed inside of her, so it may not be an easy task.

(# 4) Kaz Court - Drops into a claimer for the first time. Has shown some speed and in last start she had a poor post (10). Has an extremely sharp work for this on Dec. 18.

(# 5) Supporter - Blinkers go on daughter of "Hook and Ladder" for a barn (Mike Hernandez) which is better than their stats. Only race turned out to be a "Key" one at Saratoga. Could return very sharp.