Top pick: #8 (IN SPEIGHT OFITALL) - Colt has shown talent in all three appearances and last out he rallied strongly to finish third at this level and distance on the Belmont turf. Sold privately since then, his new connections have him working fast and will move him back to the dirt for this attempt. The top pick in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #5 (Induce) - $300K gelding by "Malibu Moon" has fine early speed and trainer Rick Dutrow has him working fast for his first start since Sept. 21. Dominguez stays put and this 3-year-old is a threat on the front end at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Lasso) - Speedy colt has been sharp in a pair on the Belmont lawn after returning from an eight month layoff and a trainer change to Chris Clement. Blinkers are added and his inside draw means he'll be sent hard at the break.
4th pick: #1a (Dramedy) - Debuting son of "Distorted Humor" is part of an entry with No. 1 "Pinball" due to common ownership. WinStar home-bred is working fast and trainer Todd Pletcher had an impressive winner here yesterday at this demanding one-turn mile.