(# 2) HE'S SOLID GOLD - Zito colt drew a very tough group in Spa. debut. Second finisher "Grand Minstrel" looks like stakes material. Colt had traffic problems in that late August race. Sharp work over the Spa. training track on Oct. 30. Barn has always specialized in seven-furlong races for their two-year-olds.

(# 5) Southern Gale - Firster is working very fast for John Terranova. Not Known for first-out success, trainer reaches out to Johnny V. for the initial run.

(#'s 1 and 1x) Cloud Nine and Overheated - We'll take either runner in this entry. Both are making their second start and trainer (Violette) does well in second-out situations. Prado climbs aboard the 1X.

(# 7) Hepcat - $200,000 son of "Tale of the Cat" makes his second run today. Gets an extra furlong and ran evenly in debut. Took some monetary support in initial run. Good shot in exotics at a big price.

(# 8) Carson Hall - Debuts for the Tagg barn and they continue to be overlooked with their firsters. Barn is 23% during the past two years with debuters. Has five published works in Oct. and one already this month.