Top pick: #6 (BRIGAND) - The probable favorite, he spent the first part of his career in California racing on synthetic surfaces, but seems at his best on real dirt (5-2-3-0). Colt has already won here at this distance and will be very tough to deny in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Summer Sunset) - Speedy gelding just missed here at this level going 7 furlongs on Sept. 29. Effort came in his second back off almost a five month layoff and he's still improving. The main danger.
3rd pick: #4 (Dan and Sheila) - Claimed by Terri Pompay for $35K Aug. 16 at Saratoga, 3-year-old finished third here facing tougher going 7 furlongs on a muddy surface Oct. 3 in his first for the new barn. Stretches out today and he can grab a share.