Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (TWO TIMES BOOK) (2-1) - Lightly-raced colt ships back from Philadelphia Park where he tired to finish fourth in a strong field of special weight foes. In his previous start he ran second at Gulfstream at this $25,000 claiming price. Son of the speedy 'Big Drama' has a pair of sharp works at Belmont heading into this and Jose Ortiz is aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Ackerman Road) (3-1) - Gelding set the pace before tiring here at this tag and trip Feb 18. It was his first start since July 29 and he most likely needed the race. Trainer Bruce Levine has worked him twice since at Belmont and both have been well above average.
3rd pick: #6 (Congrats Kid) (5-2) - He's racing second off a two month break and first off a Steve Asmussen claim. Stalker pressed the pace before tiring to finish a distant second at this tag and trip the day he was claimed (Feb 15). It's noted that Irad Ortiz Jr. is signed on.
4th pick: #2 (Getup Stayup) (8-1) - Longshot hasn't raced since Jan 31. He returns as a NEW gelding and is racing with blinkers on. He has the rail and can factor at a square price if ready.