Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CHILLY BON BON) (3-1) - Lightly-raced gelding is one of three entered who has won on this inner-surface in the past. Three-year-old finished an even third at this level Nov. 16 in his first start in 3.5 months. He did not break cleanly that afternoon and should be much sharper in this spot. A sharp half-mile breeze at Belmont adds to the positives.
2nd pick: #4 (Here Comes Tommy) (7-2) - 'Tommy' has banked over $300K in his long career by accumulating 22 minor awards to go along with his two wins. Strong finisher has finished second in five of 11 starts on this inner-surface and will be closing fast again today.
3rd pick: #2 (Storm Prophet) (5-1) - Lightly-raced and well bred, 3-year-old will be racing on the dirt for the first time. He's gone 7-1-3-0 on the grass and is running third back from a 3.5 month layoff. Strong finisher has the rail and can factor if he handles the main track.
4th pick: #3 (Ro Bear) (6-1) - Freshened up for the past two months, he's won on both dirt and turf in the past. 3-year-old won an allowance on the Finger Lakes dirt last out and earned a career best figure.