(# 3) LANTANA MOB - Colt from the Asmussen barn found the combination of the top field and the mile distance too much to overcome in the Champagne Stakes. He's two-for-two over this track, and that fact cannot be underestimated. His two wins here in the Tyro and Sapling were visually impressive. This is not a really strong gathering, and think he can take this.

(# 5) Law Enforcement - Bit of a regression in last finishing second at Finger Lakes in a stakes. Previous pair were easy wins from stalking positions. Excellent work at Belmont on Oct. 19 for this, and Gomez's presence is duly noted.

(# 8) West Coast Coach - Pair of very smart wins to begin his career. Dusted a field at 34-1 at Arlington to break his maiden, then shipped to Iowa and won a stakes at Prarie Meadows. Working well at Hawthorne, trainer Jim Devito reaches out to Talamo.

(# 7) Officer Frank - Word was out for this one's debut, as he went off at 3-5 and didn't dissapoint, winning by nine. That was in mid September, and he hasn't run since. Works are absolutely outstanding.