Top pick: #1 (HUSHHUSHMUSHMUSH) (5-2) - He enters off a near miss when racing at this level and distance on an off track at Aqueduct Nov. 20. It was his first ever on the main track after racing on the grass in his first ten starts. Has the rail and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Majestic Guy) (5-1) - Lightly raced, he comes off a career best when beaten two lengths at this level and trip on Nov. 9. It was his second back off a four month layoff and he has veteran speed rider C.C. Lopez aboard.
3rd pick: #8 (Fictional Character) (3-1) - Strong finisher was only a "neck" back of "Hushhushmushmush" last out and has now been competitive in three of his four starts on the main track. Fits and will b e finishing fast.
4th pick: #3 (Bob and Jim) (6-1) - Long time maiden is clearly better on the grass, but has been competitive several times in the past on the dirt. Veteran has more speed than most and should be involved from start-to-finish.