When trainer Michael Trombetta decided to send Not for Silver to Aqueduct Racetrack for the 108th running of the $69,850 Fred “Cappy” Caposella, he was hoping the 3-year-old son of Not For Love would take his Laurel Park form with him.

He did.

Under Ramon Dominguez, Not for Silver came charging from off the pace and went on to a 1¼-length victory over Wildcat Brief to remain undefeated in three career starts.

“It went great,” said Dominguez, the Big A’s leading rider who was aboard Not for Silver for the first time. “What a wonderful horse to ride. When it was time to go, he had a great turn of foot in the last part. He’s very professional for a young horse like this.”

Send off as the even-money favorite by the crowd of 3,666, Not for Silver ($4.00) was reserved behind early fractions of 22.82 and 46.31 set by Smokin Hero, then moved up three-wide on the turn to challenge for the lead at the top of the stretch. Under a right-handed whip, he took command approaching the eighth pole and pulled clear to hit the wire in 1:10.38 for the six furlongs over an inner track rated “fast.”

“I felt pretty confident when I was in second and he took off for me very strong in the last part,” said Dominguez.

Owned by Ted Julio, Not for Silver began his career in October at Laurel Park, taking a 5½-furlong maiden race by four and one-half lengths, and returned to post a 6¼- length win in his first start at age three on January 15, also at Laurel.

“He’s been running very well,” said Trombetta, speaking by telephone from the sales in Ocala, Fla. “We were hoping he would take his Laurel form with him. I have no idea what’s next.”

The Maryland-bred Not for Silver, purchased for $85,000 as a 2-year-old, earned $41,910 to more than double his earnings to $74,970.

Following Wildcat Brief under the wire were The Prince, Pop Artist, Smokin Hero, and Gabriel’s Smile. Fellow Crasher was scratched.