Top pick: #4 (CAPTAIN NIGHTCAP) - He has the best early speed of this field and trainer Tony Pecoraro will drop him down in price, move him to the grass, stretch him out in distance, and add blinkers. Bred to love the "weeds" and he can take this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #2 (Springfield Alley) - The probable favorite chased, bid, and weakened when debuting facing special weights in an "off the turf" contest at Laurle when debuting Oct. 21. In a good barn (Mike Matz) and colt is bred for grass success.
3rd pick: #11 (Back in Florida) - One of two colts entered here by trainer Ed Plesa Jr. and the pair will race as separate betting interests. He improved last out when switched to the grass and showed some early speed.