Top pick: #8 (PORTABLE ALPHA) - Runner cost $397,000 as a two-year-old in March of '07. Debut in July was solid as he pressed the pace while between runners and stayed on well to finish fourth beaten less than six lengths. He's had almost two months since that run and should improve enough to be a win contender.
2nd pick: #4 (Pegasian) - Excellent try in latest as he stayed near a solid pace, rallied when asked, and fought it out with a heavy favorite who had much more experience. Race was the best effort any of these have run and guarantees him being a short-priced favorite. Tough to beat.