(# 10) CAPE OF STORMS - Field's most experienced runner comes back to face fellow state-breds after racing against open foes on Polytrack at Turfway and Keeneland. Has run well many times this year without getting the maiden win. Should run well with these and the post is a big plus.

(# 3) Burnished Copper - Pair of very good races to begin career. Both of those efforts were on the grass. Trainer Michael Dickinson sends him to the main track, and colt has trained on Tapeta surface at trainer's homebase. Blinkers go on today. Needs to transfer the form.

(# 4) Duke of de Buqe - Comes here via Churchill where Todd Pletcher had a small string this summer. Excellent work there on Oct. 14 and well-bred gelding by "Dixie Union" has a very sharp drill at Belmont for this.

(# 9) Blizzard City - Decent effort in bow when ignored in the wagering. Son of "City Zip" was bumped at the start, recovered to contest the pace while between horses and tired late to finish third. Should improve, but trainer Bush does much better first out than second.