Top pick: #5 (INTEGRITY) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Dave Jacobson and the pair race uncoupled. A former stakes performer, speed/stalker is racing first off a Jacobson claim (31%) and a two month freshening (22%). He's gone 4-1-1-1 at this distance in the past and is 6-2-1-1 overall at Belmont. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Mail) (7-2) - Lightly-raced, talented, and still improving. 5-year-old has won five of nine overall on the dirt and is 4-3-0-0 at this distance. He ships back from Philly Park where he was an easy winner May 9th. In the barn of Chad Brown, he moves him up in class for this attempt. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Mylute) (7-5) - He's the class of the field but hasn't seen action since early August. His lack of any early speed is a concern, but Todd Pletcher has him working sharply. A major threat if ready, but at a short price.
4th pick: #1 (Castaway) (15-1) - The second of the Jacobson pair, he's been freshened up since early Feb. Consistent facing weaker he may grab a minor award at a big price if ready off almost a four month break.