Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (APPEALING BRIEFS) (2-1) - He's had a lot of chances but has been competitive many times facing tougher. In a claimer for the first time, he meets a very weak group and should get his maiden win in today's finale.
2nd pick: #11 (Construct) (8-1) - $200K 3-year-old by 'Curlin' raced both wide and evenly when debuting here at this level going a mile June 1. Brought back quickly by Todd Pletcher (34% second time out), he sends him longer and Luis Saez stays aboard.
3rd pick: #5 (Joe's Smokin Gun) (5-1) - He missed by a 'neck' going a mile here at this level June 1. It was a career best to date and trainer Tim Hills has him headed in the right direction. In the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Lemon Blitz) (7-2) - Gelding by 'Lemon Drop Kid' showed nothing in an 'off the turf' contest May 20, but he had finished second here at this level on the grass in his previous start. Jose Ortiz stays aboard and that suggests that the barn likes this 3-year-old's chances.