Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (LIFELONG DREAMER) (4-1) - He was a gate-to-wire winner here at this trip for a $16K price tag June 4. Claimed that day by Dave Jacobson, he brings him back quickly for this attempt. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Buddy Empire) (7-2) - Speedy grey gelding drops back down after tiring late facing tougher going seven furlongs at Philadelphia Park May 1. Freshened up since, he fits at this level and his trainer (Jay Servis) is 9-for-27 (33%) at this meet.
3rd pick: #5 (Star Empire) (3-1) - Stretch runner is another that's dropping down for this attempt. Competitive in most all of his nine starts, he races with blinkers on for trainer Wesley Ward at 7-for-27 (26%) at this meeting.