Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MY GIRL COREY) (7-2) - Filly is one of three making their debuts. She sold for $310,000 as a 2yo in training last March and has been brought along slowly by trainer Chad Brown. All 10 published drills are at Belmont, and every one is above average. Brown wins at a 19% rate first out and at 27% clip when teamed up with jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. This daughter of 'Warrior's Reward' has the rail and can win this with a 'clean' beginning.
2nd pick: #5 (Tzsomethingroyal) (4-1) - Filly raced well when finishing an even 4th when debuting at this level and distance Feb. 7th. She cost $420,000 last April, and her trainer (Linda Rice) is one of the best in the business second time out (38%). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Mahabodhi Tree) (2-1) - She missed by a length in a very strong debut here at this level and distance Jan. 17th. Given some time off, filly has some very impressive works on view for her return to action. Must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #6 (French Dressing) (12-1) - Longshot isn't a win threat, but her overall experience in a lightly raced group could land her a minor award at a big price.