Top pick: #1 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - He's part of an entry with #1a "Coosada" due to common ownership and they have separate riders listed. Very consistent veteran drops back in for a tag for the first time since trainer Rick Dutrow claimed him for $20,000 in early December. New York-bred is (4-1-1-2) locally and will be cutting back to a trip he's (4-1-1-2) at.
2nd pick: #7 (Jet Set Vinny) - Another New York-bred veteran, he's working nicely at Aqueduct for his first start since May 27th. Stalker has won here in the past, fits with these, and draws a nice outside post at this trip.
3rd pick: #3 (Bernie the Maestro) - Speedy gelding was a very sharp looking winner going a mile at Belmont racing for $20K on July 8th. Win came first off a Bruce Levine claim and his best overall since early December. He's broughty back quickly for this and is in the win mix.