Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HAMMERIN AAMERIN) (7-2) - He tired here at this level going a mile Nov. 3. Best used when a stalking strategy is applied, he's been competitive in four of five at Aqueduct in the past and gets a slight edge in a contest where you better box your bets.
2nd pick: #7 (Mr Buff) (2-1) - The veteran was a winner here at this distance Nov. 14 facing first-level allowance foes. Speed/stalker loves it at Aqueduct 7-2-3-0 and is 2 for 3 at this demanding 9-furlong trip. An obvious strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Calculated Risker) (10-1) - Stalker has been freshened up since a poor effort following a stumbling start in a $300K stakes Oct. 20 at Belmont. He's won here in the past, likes this distance, and his rail draw is a big plus.
4th pick: #8 (Own Agenda) (6-1) - Very lightly raced 3yo ships in from Churchill where he defeated weaker Nov. 1. He faces a very tough field today and I believe a minor award is his ceiling unless there's a swift pace.