Top pick: #7 (MANICERO) - He's won his last pair in very impressive fashion and they came when blinkers were added for his second start. Working fast locally for this attempt he'll be tough to beat if he brings his Calder form with him.
2nd pick: #3 (Bert B Don) - Improving, lightly raced, and in a good barn (Dave Fawkes). Son of "Harlan's Holiday" has both speed and stalking ability and is a threat turning for home.
3rd pick: #9 (Affluence) - Colt hasn't started since June 19, but has been in steady training and most of the works are very fast. He's two-for-two on real dirt and that's what he races on today.
4th pick: #5 (Megalith) - Improving sort looked sharp winning an allowance at Calder Nov. 25 and has a pair of nice drills since. Threat from off the pace.