Top pick: #5 (MR. PORTER) - This starter-allowance drew a very "deep" and talented field. 12-time winner has earned just over $450K and he still brings a good game as he nears his 9th birthday. He finished second here on Oct. 20 and that ran his local record to (13-4-2-1). Strong finisher gets the call in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #9 (Por Que) - As consistent as they come (31-8-11-3), the level and distance are fine and he ships from Remington Park where he went (3-2-1-0) after going to Oklahoma from Kentucky. Stalker is making his first local appearance and is a strong factor if he takes to the smaller surface and sharper turns.
3rd pick: #6 (Feisty Day) - Veteran gives his best every time out and is (12-2-4-3) this season. Speed/stalker defeated weaker here just two weeks ago and that came in his first local appearance. 6-year-old should be involved every step.