Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (AKTABANTY) (9-2) - Consistent sort moves up in class following a sharp win here at this distance for a $25,000 price tag May 20. Stalker has the rail and that should lead to a ground saving trip before launching a late rally.
2nd pick: #2 (Anytime Anyplace) (4-1) - He's racing first of a Bob Diodoro claim (a strong 26% winning angle). The main speed, lightly raced 5yo is back on the grass for the first time in almost 13 months. He's won twice on the turf in the past and Diodoro has really impressed in his first year at Belmont (11 for 36, 31%). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Vici) (2-1) - Mid-Westerner makes his first appearance on the NYRA circuit. Last out he had a wide trip when beaten just over two lengths in a sprint stakes at Churchill Downs June 3. In his previous start he missed by a 1/2 length at this level. It's noted that Jose Ortiz is aboard. Stretch threat.