This race has certainly got the layers puzzled with Silver Timber an uneasy favourite in a wide open contest but this hold-up performer is one of many in the field who will need their share of luck in running in order to bag the spoils. Chamberlain Bridge has been a multiple sprint winner and did get the better of Stradivinsky in September but he could have his work cut out from his draw and hasn't had the ideal preparation. Rose Catherine and Quick Enough have leading claims but CENTRAL CITY gets the nod to reverse last month's form with the market leader. He's impressed since being switched to turf and did best of those that raced up with the pace in the Woodford when just behind Silver Timber and in front of Due Date and Chamberlain Bridge and is well drawn to attack from the off.
Chamberlain Bridge (USA) 10-3 (8-10) 5 wide turn, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Silver Timber (8-12) at Keeneland(USA) 5f Grp 3 (1) fm in Oct.
Central City (USA) 19-2 (8-6) Uncoordinated st, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Silver Timber (8-12) at Keeneland(USA) 5f Grp 3 (1) fm in Oct.
Stradivinsky (USA) 14-5 (8-7) Dueled, gamely, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Chamberlain Bridge (8-11) at Philadelphia Park(USA) 5f grd stk gd in Sep.
Unzip Me (USA) 7-10fav (8-12) Met bid lane,gamely, won at Hollywood Park(USA) 6f grd stk in Oct beating Waveline (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Silver Timber (USA) 17-4 (8-12) 4 wide, up in time, won at Keeneland(USA) 5f Grp 3 (1) fm in Oct beating Central City (8-6) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Waveline (USA) 13-1 (8-5) Stalked,bid,held 2nd, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Unzip Me (8-12) at Hollywood Park(USA) 6f grd stk in Oct.
Bridgetown (USA) 9-4fav (8-3) Vied rail,passed,evnly, 5th of 12, 6l behind Serious Attitude (8-2) at Woodbine(USA) 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Quick Enough (USA) 14-5 (8-2) Stalked,bid,led,clear, won at Hollywood Park(USA) 6f grd stk fm in Oct beating Dilemma (8-2) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Rose Catherine (USA) 3-5fav (8-3) Off slowest, driving, won at Philadelphia Park(USA) 5f grd stk gd in Sep beating West Ocean (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Due Date (USA) 40-1 (8-6) 4 path turn, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Silver Timber (8-12) at Keeneland(USA) 5f Grp 3 (1) fm in Oct.
Grand Adventure (USA) 9-2 (8-9) Led brfly,fail to hold, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Serious Attitude (8-2) at Woodbine(USA) 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
California Flag (USA) 17-10fav (8-8) Off inside, faded, 11th of 13, 7l behind Silver Timber (8-12) at Keeneland(USA) 5f Grp 3 (1) fm in Oct.
Tropic Storm (USA) 13-5 (8-7) Pulled,dueled,held 3rd, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Liberian Freighter (8-9) at Hollywood Park(USA) 1m Grp 2 (1) fm in Oct.
Canadian Ballet (USA) 8-1 (8-8) Prolonged drive,denied, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Mimi's Bling (8-4) at Keeneland(USA) 5f grd stk gd in Oct.
Yield Bogey (USA) 7-5fav (8-10) 6w top lane, no rally, 6th of 9, 7l behind Little Nick (8-8) at Belmont Park(USA) 6f stks gd in Oct.
