Top pick: #2 (DISCREETLY ELUSIVE) (8-5) - With the late scratch of her uncoupled barn-mate (#3 Sweet Whiskey), this Todd Pletcher trainee is the likely favorite. Stalker enters off a third-place finish here at this level going 6-furlongs May 8th. It was her first start in three months and the additional 1/16th she travels today is in her favor.
2nd pick: #1 (Here's Zealicious) (6-1) - Strong finisher moves up in class after an easy win here at this distance facing weaker May 17th. Old timer has won 12 of 30 overall, is 3-for-6 at this distance, and is 4-2-1-0 at Belmont. In shape, has the rail, and has a shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Making Havoc) (9-2) - Speedy sort exits the same May 8th contest as 'Discreetly Elusive.' Mare set a quick pace, and held well to finish a 1/2 length in front of that rival. A career best overall and her early speed must be respected.
4th pick: #7 (Tarnished) (10-1) - Long shot is well bred and lightly-raced. She raced evenly last out and finished within two lengths of 'Elusive' and 'Havoc.' May grab a share at a big price.