Top pick: #3 (LORD GREYSTOKE) - Gelding returns from almost a nine month vacation but is working sharply for his return for one of the best long layoff barns in the business (Linda Rice 24%). He showed good early speed when he last raced and believe that Dominguez will sent him hard this afternoon. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1a (Ponte Vecchio) - Gelding broke poorly in his only start and after rushing-up to contest the pace he tired late from his efforts. Blinkers are added today by a good barn (George Weaver) and gelding has a big work from the gate on Jan. 7.
3rd pick: #9 (Be Electric) - Firster ships up from Laurel wher he's been in steady training for a great mid-Atlantic barn (Dove Houghton). Rider comes with him and trainer wins at a solid 24% with debuting stock.
4th pick: #5 (Mind Boggling) - He'll be cutting-back to a sprint off a long series of distance races on both turf and dirt. He'll be flying late in this spot.