Top pick: #6 (NUCLEAR WAYNE) - Looks like another "up and comer" from the powerful Asmussen barn. Son of "Mineshaft" broke slowly in his debut then really put it together in start number two. He showed fine speed to press the pace, drove past in mid-stretch, and won going away. Freshened-up for almost two months and has been working steadily for his come-back. One of a pair from the trainer and they race as separate interests. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Northern Prince) - Draws the rail and colt has plenty of talent. He broke his maiden at Churchill in start number two, then was tried in a stakes locally where he ran credibly. Has an extremely fast work heading into this. The main threat.