Top pick: #7 (POPPA'S PICK) - "Big Apple" invader has has run second three straight times at this level at Aqueduct and has been freshened-up by the nation's leading trainer the past three years(Steve Asmussen). Draws a nice outside post and he has a flexible running style. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Ice Strike) - Lightly-raced Arkansas shipper is a speed/stalker who is still improving. In a good barn (Tim Ritchey) and he has an excellent local work. Win candidate.