(# 9) ASTORIA SWEETHEART - Well bet in both starts at two last season. Ran a remote fourth to the talented Sagamoon in race right here at Belmont last Oct. Comes back tagged for the first time by fine trainer Tom Bush. Works don't offer much of a clue.

(# 6) Katnik - Firster need not be much to impact these. Sire at one time got a lot of early winners. A spattering of quick works on the rather large work tab. Should be fit off of all the activity listed.

(# 10 ) Clearly a Thrill - Probable favorite or at worst the second pick in this poor gathering. Flashed speed in the slop in extremely slow race, hung on for second.

(# 8 ) Kitty Nip - Very low percentage trainer, filly is improving and is not without a chance. Personally I'd limit to the bottom of exotics.