Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (THADDEUS) (5-1) - Blinkers go on after he earned a career best figure June 9. He chased the pace while widest that day and weakened in the final furlong. Gelded son of 'Mineshaft' meets an average looking group for the level and has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Weather Wiz) (4-1) - One of three making their debuts, colt by 'Tiznow' has a steady work tab dating back to early March. The last seven works are well above average, including a near bullet half-mile from the gate June 30. Dangerous if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Phi Beta Express) (6-1) - Colt is moving up in class for his first since finishing 2nd at this trip for a $50,000 claiming price Jan. 29 at the Fair Grounds. He runs off a positive trainer change to Dan Gargan (23% with new arrivals), and this 3yo is working fast locally.
4th pick: #6 (Old Dubai) (3-1) - Godolphin runner raced evenly when debuting at this level going six furlongs at Gulfstream Park April 8. Son of top sire 'Tapit' is working nicely, and his trainer (Kiaran McLaughlin) is almost always better second time out.