(# 9) THE DARP - Stretches out for Ronny werner off of a pair of sprints, the second of which was very impressive. Barn is off to a great start, and the distance increase is a positive one for them 21%. Working well locally.

(# 3) Zipped - Well backed in his Fair Grounds debut, he ran well by setting/pressing the pace from an outside draw going long. Comes back in two weeks for another try. Jones had a winner again yesterday giving him a 3-for-12 slate locally.

(# 6) Buddhakhan - Like most Asmussen runners, start nunmer two is what they normally aim for. Debuted at a mile at Churchill, a pretty tough assignment. Has had a month since that start, and his local drill on Nov. 30 is very sharp.

(# 1) Seminary Ridge - Dallas Stewart runner cost $300,000 in a two-year-old sale earlier this season. Drew an inside post in Keeneland debut, then had a troubled trip from an outside slot at Churchill. Working well here, I think he'll run much better.