Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (AMERICAN GURU) (8-5) - He ships from Gulfstream where he was an impressive debut winner going 5 furlongs March 15. Stronach home bred earned a big figure that afternoon and has been working extremely fast at Belmont since arriving from Florida. He gets top billing but make sure you box your exactas in this race as he faces a pretty 'salty' field this afternoon.
2nd pick: #6 (New York's Finest) (3-1) - Away since early November, lightly-raced 4-year-old has won 4-of-5 grass sprints and has dangerous early speed. Home bred by 'City Zip' is a serious win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Yummy Bear) (5-2) - Veteran is another returning from a layoff (Dec. 3). He went 15-4-3-4 during 2017 and closed out the year with a pair of close up second place finishes here at this level and distance. An obvious threat if ready.
4th pick: #5 (Lord of Love) (8-1) - Even-paced 9-year-old hasn't won since 2015, but wasn't all that far behind 'Yummy Bear' in his last two starts. He may get a share at a big price, but the top three selections are more likely to win this.