Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SHIRAZ) (2-1) - Colt rallied to miss by a 1/2 length racing here at this level and distance April 29. He's now gone 3-2-1-0 on the Belmont turf at this 6-furlong trip and trainer Mike Maker ads blinkers (22%) for this attempt.
2nd pick: #1 (Heavy Meddle) (3-1) - Nicely bred colt hasn't raced since breaking his maiden going 8.5-furlongs on the Aqueduct turf November 26. Competitive in all five starts last year, that win came in his first ever on the grass. Working above average at Saratoga and this home bred by 'Medaglia d'Oro' is a major threat if ready.
3rd pick: #7 (Southern Union) (15-1) - Longshot tired while racing wide here in the slop at this level May 13. Race was taken 'off the turf' and broke a series of three straight solid efforts. 4yo is capable of factoring, especially if 'Heavy Meddle' isn't ready off the layoff.
4th pick: #10 (D'Eloquent) (6-1) - He showed good early speed before weakening to finish just ahead of 'Southern Union' in the same 'off the turf' contest May 13. It was his first since Dec 8 and he probably needed the start. Trainer Mike Dilger has John Velazquez aboard for this attempt.