(# 5) HOLIDAY TRIP - It may be a case of this being his race to lose. Consistently runs well, has met better fields than this and has lost to and defeated some runners who have made something of themselves. Working absolutely great at Saratoga, and should take this simply by avoiding trouble.

(# 6) Riz Sauvage - Claimed two back by the Patrick Quick barn from Bill Mott for $45,000. Son of Dynaformer, looks like the distance should not pose a problem. His only two-turn races, which came in Florida, were arguably his best efforts to date.

(# 1a) Shaami - Colt cost almost a million ($900,000), and has earned $3000. Trainer McLaughlin has regrouped with him and works are encouraging. Will probably be sent hard, either to try and win or to get him some conditioning.

(# 's 3 and 7) Terpsichorean and Red Greeley - Would use these two sparingly with the top selection if you are playing exotics. Both are well-bred, lightly raced and reside with good trainers - Tagg and Albertrani respectively.