Top pick: #13 (FUJITA) - Talented and lightly-raced runner from trainer Todd Pletcher, finished a close-up third in the "Derby Trial" stakes at Churchill last May. Stretches back out after a trio of sprint stakes and this stalker should receive a lively pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #9 (Z Humor) - He's kept only the best of company since breaking his maiden last year at Saratoga. Only stakes win came in a big one, The "Delta Downs Jackpot" in Louisiana in his final start of '07. He's "nibbled" in some big events this season, and recently returned from a three-month freshening. Win contender.
3rd pick: #11 (Pluracity) - Very fast runner owns a pair of impressive wins last winter at this one-turn mile distance at Gulfstream Park. Tired badly last out at the Meadowlands in the G3 "Pegasus," his overall resume a strong one (17-6-2-5). Tough if he clears the field early.
4th pick: #12 (National Pride) - Tired last out on a very deep, muddy track here on October 29. Scored in his previous start at Belmont at this distance in the best effort of his young career. Talent runner should rebound today with a much stronger effort.