Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #13 (CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE) (3-1) - He's one of two main-track only horses entered and trainer Chris Clemant gets his wish. A lightly raced 3yo, he rallied from far back to finish second when debuting in a dirt sprint Dec. 9 at Aqueduct. Given almost a four month break, he was beaten 3 lengths going 8.5 furlongs on the grass there facing tougher April 19. Back on the dirt and down in class. he gets a slim edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Neper) (5-1) - The other entered for the main track, NEW gelding is in a claimer for the first time while switching from grass to dirt. A $225K son of 'Uncle Mo', he has early speed and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Preston Court) (6-1) - Another with some early speed, he's dropping into a claimer, switches from grass to dirt, and has blinkers on. Competitive in one of two on the main track facing tougher, he's in the mix at a square price.
4th pick: #12 (Legion Storm) (9-2) - No-speed type has nibbled several times at this level and 4yo is brought back in 13 days after a troubled break and even trip on the grass at this distance May 18. Heavily bet many times, this looks like a spot where he's a late threat.