Top pick: #2 (REVOLUTIONARY) - He was impressive when finishing a fast-closing third when debuting at saratoga on Sept. 3, but ran second as a heavy favorite in his follow-up start at Belmont Oct. 28. He stretches out to a mile and will be making back-to-back starts for the first time. Much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Transparent) - Speedy sort cost $725K and has been competitive in his last pair after a very poor debut effort. Stretches out, is working fast, and he's a danger from on, or just off the top.
3rd pick: #8 (Market Blaster) - Price play finished third here at this level and distance on Nov. 2 in what was an encouraging effort in his second back off an eight week freshening. Working fast, draws a nice outside post at this "flat" mile, and can factor at long odds.