(# 6) CHIEF COMMANDER - Can run on turf or dirt. Has a win over this artificial surface on his resume. Very sharp work on November 28 for this assignment.

(# 7) Twin Talk - Stretches back out to a distance he has been very successful at in the past. Was given some time off recently after a busy year and came back at churchill with a fine showing in a sprint. Looks well set up here.

(# 2) Liveinthepresent - He's coming off a three month vacation after having a busy, and prifitable 2007. Has faced better most of the season. Need only be ready off the bench to factor.

(# 5) Swerve - Gelding has won a total of five races over this surface. Has been off his form a bit, so he drops in class and gets blinkers on today.