Top pick: #3 (BET THE POWER) (7-5) - The probable favorite, he's taking a big drop in class for this attempt. Stalker has finished 3rd in his last pair facing tougher following a Dave Jacobson claim. He drops this 7yo under the claimed price and veteran can pick up career win #12 in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Love to Run) (5-1) - This hard hitter has more wins at Belmont (6) than the rest of the field put together (5). He scored here at this distance June 20 in his first off a Chatterpaul claim. Stalker has won at this tag in the past and is an obvious threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Chilton) (4-1) - Once much classier type raced evenly here facing a bit tougher May 15. It was his first off exactly a year's layoff and he did not break cleanly. Trainer Michelle Nevin is having a strong meet and drops this veteran back down to a price he's won at before.
4th pick: #5 (Attractive Ride) (6-1) - Speedy sort moves off the rail after breaking from it in three straight. In good shape at present, this old-timer has gone 19-5-3-5 over the past 18 months. He still brings a good game at age 9 and must be left in the mix.