Top pick: #8 (UNUSUAL SMOKE) - Veteran turf performer has more grass wins (5) than the rest of the field combined (4). Draws a nice post for his stalking style and catches a field with a lot of early pace types. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Miguel's Mascot) - Srtong finisher had some promise at one time and has raced well in all four starts this year after coming-back from an 11 month layoff. The faster the pace, the better his chances.
3rd pick: #6 (Alley Homdro) - Lightly raced and improving, he broke his maiden at Del Mar August 19 in his first ever on the infield. Freshened-up for 7 weeks he just missed here Oct. 7 in his first facing winners in a race that was switched off the turf. Big threat.