Bet this race at Top pick: #1 (Mischievous Alex) (5-2) - Mischievous Alex has the kind of speed to burn needed for this 1-mile dirt race. This four-year-old Colt has three straight victories since Saffie Joseph Jr. took over the training duties, including a convincing 5 1/2-length victory in the Carter Handicap at Aqueduct in its last race, taking charge in the stretch. That's sixth first-place finishes in its last eight races. This horse is impressive at sprint distances and draws the No. 1 post.
2nd pick: #3 (Silver State ) (7-2) - After being sidelined for close to seven months last year, Silver State is in a groove winning five straight races. He comes off a victory in the Oaklawn Handicap in April, his first at the graded level. In 10 races, this horse has six first-place finishes, two seconds, and one third.
3rd pick: #6 (Knicks Go) (6-5) - Knicks Go is the favorite, but this 5-year-old comes off a fourth-place showing in the nine-furlong Saudi Cup and hasn't been dominant at this distance. In three one-mile races, Knicks Go has one first-place showing, one second place, and one seventh. And in a pair of shorter 5-7 furlong races at a younger age, he finished third and fifth.