Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (FULL OF HOPE) (3-1) - Very lightly-raced 5-year-old is dropping to a new low while shortening up in distance. He's tired in his last pair going a mile facing tougher in his first two back from almost a year's layoff. Gelding by 'Bernardini' has breezed four times since his latest (May 18) and looks set for his best.
2nd pick: #1 (Hot Mesa) (7-2) - NEW gelding has been freshened up since an even effort going a mile April 6 at Aqueduct facing high-end starter-allowance foes. Back in with maidens, he's shortening up, has blinkers on, draws the rail, and Irad Ortiz Jr is aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #6 (The Chamo) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he's been competitive in five straight going 0-2-3 over that span. He finished an even third here going 6 furlongs for a $40K tag May 31 in his first following almost an 8 week freshening. Down to a new low in claiming price, he's an obvious win candidate at a short price.