(# 4) WISHFUL TOMCAT - Pair of good tries at the Spa. for trainer Gary Contessa. Fine speed on display in both, and ran well in first despite traffic problems. Great work at Saratoga on Sept. 18th puts him in line for the win.

(# 8) Pygmalion - Several very nice works are mingled amongst his overall workout resume. Sire "Freud" is beginning to make a name for himself. Trainer McLaughlin is fine with first-time starters.

(# 6) Rule Seventy Six - Poor start in debut for $75,000 son of fine young sire "Hook and Ladder." Blinkers are added today and he should perform better.

(#'s 2 and 9) Be Bullish and Peperoni - Would use this pair in small exacta boxes with the top choice more on the bottom and less on top, or intersperse them lightly in trifecta if that is what you play.