Top pick: #8 (CLOUD NINE) - Freshened up since failing in his first three efforts against winners. He had trouble in a pair of those runs and chased a fast pace in the other. Working well for his return and he can take this from just off the pace.
2nd pick: #4 (Exchanging Kisses) - Speedy runner drops and shortens up in his second start against winners. Has a very sharp work on Oct. 3, and he has run well on this course (3-0-3-0). Major contender.
3rd pick: #7 (Senor Enrico) - Another who shortens up and drops. Colt was claimed three back for $20,000 and has faced tougher in his first pair for the new trainer (Randi Persaud).