Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (HETTY G) (7-2) - This well-bred 4yo ships from Kentucky where she won at Churchill Downs for a $10,000 tag going six furlongs May 17. It was her second back following a 6.5-month layoff, and she cleared the 2l condition that afternoon. She worked fast there before shipping, and I give her a slight edge in her debut on the NYRA circuit.
2nd pick: #5 (Look Both Ways) (6-1) - She raced both wide and evenly when missing here by four lengths at this level going six furlongs June 7 in her first race in three months. 4yo was a sharp winner at this distance Jan. 12 at Aqueduct and is a win candidate today at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Big Benny's Tribute) (3-1) - The morning-line favorite, this lightly raced 4yo daughter of 'Curlin' drops to a new low in her first start since March 14. One run type finished an even 4th last out after being bumped at the break, and she's a major player today if ready.
4th pick: #3 (Appletini) (6-1) - Speedy filly tired late to finish 1.5 lengths in front of 'Look Both Ways' here June 7. The 4yo gets a rider upgrade and is capable of factoring with a bit of improvement.