Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ASCENDER) (3-1) - Heavily backed when debuting here at this level June 2, filly broke poorly and raced greenly. She was only beaten four lengths and has been working steadily at Saratoga for her new trainer Michelle Nevin. Home bred can take this with an alert beginning.
2nd pick: #1 (Barrel of Destiny) (4-1) - 3yo is stretching out in distance in her third back following almost six months on the sidelines. She enters off a pair of useful even efforts, draws the rail, and has blinkers on.
3rd pick: #3 (Union Patriot) (5-1) - Lightly raced daughter of 'Union Rags' raced both wide and evenly at this level and distance April 15 at Aqueduct. It was her best so far, and think she can be competitive at a square price.
4th pick: #8 (Danielle's Pride) (4-1) - Stretch runner has been competitive in two of her last three at this level, and they came against tougher groups than this. She must be left in the mix.