Top pick: #2 (RISE AGAINST) - He rallied to finish second at Aqueduct Nov. 12 in a much improved effort over his debut two months earlier. Has a fine local 5 furlong work six days ago and should like this mile trip. The top pick in a contentious contest.
2nd pick: #7 (Wild By Nature) - Lasix is added by "Hall of Famer" H. Allen Jerkens after this colt lost as the heavy favorite at Calder 13 days ago. He lost all chance when he "stumbled" badly at the start and is a major player with an alert beginning.
3rd pick: #10 (It's a Sin) - He took some betting action in his debut at Calder Nov. 27 and rallied from 12th to finish foourth in a very solid first start. Stretches-out today and trainer Jose Pinchin wins at a 19% rtae second-time out.
4th pick: #6 (Twin) - Improving colt finished 2nd beaten a 1/2 length last out at Calder and this distance and level and will race today with blinkers on. Must be left in the mix.