Top pick: #9 (MASTER YANK) (2-1) - New York invader is dropping a bit in class, stretching out in distance, and runs with lasix administered for the first time. Speed/stalker has the best "figures" of this group and can take this with a trouble free trip.
2nd pick: #6 (Irish Smarty) (6-1) - He's been tiring on a regular basis of late but is dropping into a career soft spot. Home bred by "Smarty Jones" is in a winning barn (John Servis) and gelding gets some weight off with apprentice Ritvo aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (Determining) (7-2) - He's been competitive in all his starts dating back to mid-July. Strong finisher has gone 8-1-4-3 since then and he breaks from the ground saving rail. Stretch threat.
4th pick: #3 (Take a Hint) (10-1) - Fla. bred finished a distant second at this level and distance Oct. 25, then tired badly in his latest. Stalker can factor with his best but needs a careful ride.