Top pick: #1 (CLASSIC SALSA) (8-5) - Colt is one of two entered by trainer Dave Jacobson and the pair race uncoupled. They give him a very strong hand in this small field. This speedy 4-year-old ships from Monmouth where he finished third after setting a quick and pressured pace facing a bit tougher. Drops, has the rail, and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Bet the Power) (2-1) - The second of the Jacobson pair, veteran is a model of consistency and he also ships in from Monmouth after checking in third there May 31. Speed/stalker has plenty of back class and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Dighton) (8-1) - He finished second to 'Bet the Power' at Aqueduct April 25 and followed that up with an even local effort May 17. One-run type boats three wins at Belmont, while the rest of the field has one combined.