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<h3> Best bet: QUALITY CHIC (2) </h3> 
<h3> Best value: YOGI (8) </h3> 
 FIRST: L'Imperator owns a win over Belmont fences. Snap Decision looms the main speed. Cibolian was a winner in last start. 
 SECOND: Quality Chic tallied improved late-pace figure in last; more to come. Braggadocious gets favorable turnback in distance. Black Rain should move forward in second start; don't ignore. 
 THIRD: Aggelos the Great compiled tight work tab since third as the favorite in debut; another chance. Catalina Crush logged two swift half-mile drills since third in debut; very dangerous. In a Minute is training sharply for debut; follow the money. 
 FOURTH: Spinning Colors is riding a two-race winning streak; keeps on giving. Collaboration owns speed and drops; worth long look. Stella Mars packs potent kick on best efforts. 
 FIFTH: Strong Light was compromised by slow pace and wide trip last time; price will be on your side. Happy Bob could prove tough on a soft lead. Gut Feeling is another that will be favorably positioned near the front; very interesting. 
 SIXTH: Don Vino Vici was a non-stressful sixth in debut; improvement predicted. Piccata Prince, in money in both starts, looms a logical, short-priced player. Mikealicious compiled fast work slate for first start; could be the goods. 
 SEVENTH: I'mhavingamoment gets call if race is moved to wet dirt. To a T, another MTO, was a clear-cut winner in last. Obrigada also is an MTO that won last start; must consider. Play the Music could play out as the main speed. Dekanter is 1-for-1 on Big A sod; dangerous. 
 EIGHTH: Yogi bounced last time after two fast-figured placings; rebounds. Ghostly Girl owns speed, adds blinkers and cuts back in distance; lots of angles. Divine Cross logged only win on Big A loam; don't overlook. 
 NINTH: Eddie the Great drops and drilled two times since last start; wake-up call. He's Got It could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Ghostly Prince holds razor-sharp current condition; worth long look. 
 10TH: Teresa gets the nod if race is switched to dirt. True Martini was a tough-trip sixth in last; very interesting. Dance With Me Babe is fresh and training with a purpose. Cerretta owns a second and a third in two starts on Aqueduct turf; must consider.

Best bet: QUALITY CHIC (2) Best value: YOGI (8) FIRST: L'Imperator owns a win over Belmont fences. Snap Decision looms the main speed. Cibolian was a winner in last start. SECOND: Quality Chic tallied improved late-pace figure in last; more to come. Braggadocious gets favorable turnback in distance. Black Rain should move forward in second start; don't ignore. THIRD: Aggelos the Great compiled tight work tab since third as the favorite in debut; another chance. Catalina Crush logged two swift half-mile drills since third in debut; very dangerous. In a Minute is training sharply for debut; follow the money. FOURTH: Spinning Colors is riding a two-race winning streak; keeps on giving. Collaboration owns speed and drops; worth long look. Stella Mars packs potent kick on best efforts. FIFTH: Strong Light was compromised by slow pace and wide trip last time; price will be on your side. Happy Bob could prove tough on a soft lead. Gut Feeling is another that will be favorably positioned near the front; very interesting. SIXTH: Don Vino Vici was a non-stressful sixth in debut; improvement predicted. Piccata Prince, in money in both starts, looms a logical, short-priced player. Mikealicious compiled fast work slate for first start; could be the goods. SEVENTH: I'mhavingamoment gets call if race is moved to wet dirt. To a T, another MTO, was a clear-cut winner in last. Obrigada also is an MTO that won last start; must consider. Play the Music could play out as the main speed. Dekanter is 1-for-1 on Big A sod; dangerous. EIGHTH: Yogi bounced last time after two fast-figured placings; rebounds. Ghostly Girl owns speed, adds blinkers and cuts back in distance; lots of angles. Divine Cross logged only win on Big A loam; don't overlook. NINTH: Eddie the Great drops and drilled two times since last start; wake-up call. He's Got It could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Ghostly Prince holds razor-sharp current condition; worth long look. 10TH: Teresa gets the nod if race is switched to dirt. True Martini was a tough-trip sixth in last; very interesting. Dance With Me Babe is fresh and training with a purpose. Cerretta owns a second and a third in two starts on Aqueduct turf; must consider.

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