COLONEL TOM
Trainer: George Weaver
Last race: Nov. 11, 4th
Finish: 1st by 3
Beyer: 83
This 2-year-old New York-bred brought just $8,500 at auction as a yearling but he appears to be worth much more than that after blowing out maidens in an impressive debut with a solid 83 Beyer on turf.
SOUPER TAPIT
Trainer: Mark Casse
Last race: Nov. 11, 7th
Finish: 3rd by 3 1/4
Beyer: 90
Well-bred and talented 3-year-old is already proven on dirt and synthetic, and he added turf to the list with game finish through heavy stretch traffic in his second start back from an injury-induced layoff.
MY BOY TATE
Trainer: Michelle Nevin
Last race: Nov. 12, 5th
Finish: 1st by 6 3/4
Beyer: 92
New York-bred gelding took a big step forward and made it 2 for 2 sprinting while powering away from allowance rivals with a strong 92 Beyer.