(# 8) NEW YORK CITI - Makes her second lifetime start today for the Kim Laudati Jackson(Gary Contessa) barn. Trainer has another week left on his medication violation suspension. Well bet in debut, she was up close to the top and had to settle for second to an impressive wire-to-wire winner. Has had three weeks since the first race and should get her diploma.

(# 1) Golden Manna - Fields most experienced runner draws the usually good rail at the Big A, and has some positional speed. Should receive a nice journey, and has a shot at the top if the firsters come up light.

(# 6) Pretty Gal - Has offered improvement in each of her four starts for a barn that exudes patience. Trainer ususlly does good work during the fall and winter. More improvement puts her on the wire with these.

(# 3) Sky Ballet - Light work tab leading into her first race for the Hushion barn. Daughter of "Buddha" has three much better than average works of late, so the lack of listed drills should not be of any concern.