Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BOMBS AWAY) (6-5) - Phipps' home bred has been freshened up since Aug. 12th when he tired going nine furlongs at this level. Son of 'Smart Strike' is working fast and broke his maiden here going seven furlongs June 10. Takes this with his 'A' game.
2nd pick: #3 (Gypsum Johnny) (7-2) - Veteran stalker has a fine overall record on the dirt (20-5-5-6), and he's gone 8-1-3-2 here at Belmont. Unraced since May 6, he's run well off of layoffs in the past. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Will Did It) (12-1) - Well bred colt moves way up in class and is facing winners for the first time. He broke his maiden here at this trip for a $40K tag Sept. 29th. It was his first following a claim by owner/trainer Dave Jacobson, and think he can factor right back at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Top Brass) (6-1) - The field's 'wild card,' he ships from Gulfstream Park where he was an easy winner when debuting at this distance Sept. 11th. Well bred, he breezed a bullet five furlongs in Florida Oct. 14th before shipping North.