This thing feels like it's going to play like a major, and any time you've got that scenario, Ryan Shafer has to be in the conversation.
Barnes should do well, as should Mallott and the other usual suspects (Duke, WRW, etc.).
If you want a really, really dark horse -- Brian LeClair. He doesn't seem to dominate any pattern but also doesn't seem to really have a "dead" pattern, either (Shafer's challenge will be fighting through Cheetah).
This is going to be like Tour Trials. The guys that avoid a so-so block will hit the top.
Jess
