Top pick: #7 (CROSS GATE) (8-5) - The probale favorite, he drops down a bit in price and goes turf-to-dirt for trainer Rudy Rodriguez. Gelding just missed last out at this distance on the Belmont grass on Oct. 20 and he's been competitive on the dirt in the past.
2nd pick: #1 (One Smokin Cat) (2-1) - Dangerous rival, he has fine early speed, draws the rail, and is well-bred and lightly raced. His early speed makes him a major threat.
3rd pick: #4 (Mr. Rodriguez) (4-1) - Lightly-raced gelding comes off an even effort here at this level and distance on Nov. 2. Racing into shape following a 10 month layoff, and he can factor with a bit of improvement.
4th pick: #3 (Streets of Fire) (10-1) - He exits the same last race as "Mr. Rodriguez" and was only 1 1/2 lengths back of that runner after a wide trip. Can impact at a square price.