(# 2) COY CAT - Has already run well at a two-turn distance at Churchill, which gives her an edge over the others. Has some speed, and should secure the rail. Big shot at the win.

(# 3) Athena's Gift - More than capable barn (Malcolm Pierce) sends daughter of "Fusaichi Pegasus" long and on conventional dirt for the first time. Sprinted twice on Woodbine's poly surface, she may improve with the changes.

(# 8) Elle Society - Stretches out off an August layoff for Bill Mott. The work on Nov. 24 indicates that she may have improved quite a bit.

(# 1) Cactus Kitty - Closed to finish fourth in the Churchill slop sprinting in debut. Is sent long today by Bobby Barnett and draws the rail. (# 10) Nicksappealinglady - Finished second last out, but may have been aided by an extremely fast half, :46.4. Has a shot, but may be overbet a bit.