Ryan Hall seems to be most experts’ pick for third place in the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, while double world champion Jaouad Gharib, from Morocco, and world record holder, and three-time New York winner Paula Radcliffe, from Great Britain, are hot favorites.

Here are the forcecasts from those in the know:

Jere Longman, correspondent New York Times: Men: 1, Kwambai, 2, Gharib; 3, Hall. Women: 1, Radcliffe; 2, Tulu; 3, Kosgei.

Carey Pinknowski, Chicago Marathon race director: Men: 1, Gharib; 2, Makau; 3, Dos Santos. Women: 1, Radcliffe; 2, Kosgei; 3, Tulu

Nicolas Herbelot, correspondent L’Equipe: Men: 1, Kwambai; 2, Hall; 3, Gharib. Women: 1, Radcliffe; 2, Daunay; 3, Petrova.

Joe Battaglia, senior producer Universal Sports: Men: 1, Gharib; 2, Kwambai; 3; Hall. Women: 1, Radcliffe; 2, Kano; 3, Kosgei.

Kathrine Switzer, 1974 New York City Marathon champion: Men: 1, Gharib; 2, Keflezighi; 3, Hall. Women: 1, Radcliffe; 2, Kosgei; 3, Kano.

Peter Gambaccini, correspondent Runner’s World: Men: 1, Gharib; 2, Kwambai, 3, Hall. Women: Radcliffe; 2, Kosgei; 3, Kano.

By David Powell