Top pick: #6 (ARCTIC MISSILE) (5-1) - Enters in career best form and he has fine speed/stalking ability. Gelding chased and tired late to run third last out at Belmont going 7-furlongs and he can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Privatize) (4-1) - Speedy sort drops into a claimer and goes dirt to turf after a poor effort last out at Belmont going a mile on the main-track. Bred to handle the grass and hs should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #10 (National Buck) (5-2) - Freshened up since late Sept., he's been competitive several times on the grass and fits on "figures." However, he draws a very tough post and must avoid a wide trip for any chance.
4th pick: #4 (Easy Street) (2-1) - The possible favorite, he stretches out in distance after ralling into a fast pace to finish third on Oct. 17 at Belmont going 7-furlongs. He runs third back from a 14 1/2 month layoff and must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #2 (Sunnysinseabrook) (15-1) - Longshot isn't a win candidate, but he's finished withing range several times on the grass, draws a nice post, and could grab a minor award at a big price.