(# 2) ORIENTATE SLEW - Logical selection and probable favorite. Ran second in both races to date, a sprint to begin his career and a stretch-out placing in a 8.5-furlong race. Defeated half this field easily in latest and has a very sharp work since that contest.

(# 4) Informed - Defeated in latest by the top pick by 3+ lengths. Have a feeling that he'll offer a much stiffer challenge today with a pair of very sharp recent works showing.

(# 6) Fortunate Victory - Comes back off a two-month freshening. Has had many chances, but has back races that put him in this if he's ready off the bench. Works indicate that he is.

(# 5) Classic Attire - Goes second off a three-month rest given him by trainer Ron McAnally. Another defeated by the top two in last. Needs to be able to reverse that loss to contend.