Top pick: #1 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - The main speed and he draws the rail. Latest saw him set the pace at this level and hang on gamely when challenged to finish second beaten a 1/2 length. Tainer Gary Contessa has had him work sharply since and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Goodbyeandgoodluck) - He finished a rallying third last out at this level and distance and effort continued an upward performance curve for him. Has some positional speed and he's the main danger.
3rd pick: #6 (Cat Three Approach) - He's been competitive in four starts at this level without threatening since coming-back from a half year's absence in '09. Fits and his lone win came on this surface. Live longshot.
4th pick: #9 (Captain SWord) - He still has problems on occasion at the start breaking properly but he's been very consistent of late and will race first off a Ralph D'Alessandro claim. Stretch threat.