(# 3) RUSTY BUCKET - Gets a monumental trainer change to Catalano off the private purchase for his main client Calabrese. Comes off a solid second in career debut in fast time. Should win this race for fun!

(# 8) Comelateleavearly - Good third in an improved effort Dec. 5 off a layoff. Enjoyed switch to dirt from polytrack and the Hawthorne racing surface.

(# 2) Sevnthiningstretch - Solid third in debut forcing a pressured fast pace from the start. Was bet down to the favorite that day.

(# 4) El Real Madrid - Closed well for fourth in well-bet debut despite racing "green." Big rider change and adds Lasix for the first time. Quick pace should help his late rally.