Top pick: #11 (CRAFTY DREAMER) (5-1) - He enters off a career best when finishing 2nd here at this level and distance going a mile on Nov 3rd. He's worked fast since, shortens up a furlong, and draws a fine outside slot.
2nd pick: #10 (Cay to Pomeroy) (12-1) - He has good early speed and is dropping down to the level of his last win. Blinkers go on and his speed must be respected.
3rd pick: #4 (Groomedforvictory) (4-1) - Old-timer was claimed on Sep at Saratoga by Linda Rice and has been on the sidelines since. Ten-time winner loves this surface 8-4-2-1 and has won at this trip in the past. Strong threat if ready.
4th pick: #8 (Here Comes Tommy) (8-1) - "Tommy" has no early speed, but almost always makse a late charge. Gelding goes turf to dirt and cuts back in distance for this attempt.