Top pick: #5 (HEAD HEART HOOF) - Impressive pair of starts to begin his career, including his maiden win in the slop at Saratoga. Tired when sent long in a stakes in his first against winners. Freshened-up since and working well for his return to action. Fast and fit, he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Tall Poppi) - Logical selection and probable heavy favorite. Improving in each start, he finished second in the mile "Sleppy Hollow" stakes in mid-October. Shortens up for this and draws the rail.
3rd pick: #8 (Fotographia) - Impressive win in his debut at Belmont on October 22. Settled into stride, rallied when asked, and proved best. Tackles a stakes in his first try against fellow winners. Tough, but not impossible task.