Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (NOBLE INDY) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. 4yo has been competitive in three straight since switching to the turf and his speed/stalking style in a field of mostly stretch runners gives him an edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Lemonist) (4-1) - The second of the Pletcher trained pair, he's moving up in class for this attempt. Very wide last out at Saratoga, he had gone 9-2-6-1 on the grass dating back to last summer. This 5yo has finished 2nd in both previous attempts at Belmont and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Devamani) (8-1) - French import has been competitive in seven of eight starts dating back to April of 2018 when he made his first appearance in No. America. His lack of speed is a concern, but he has a ground saving post and likes this longer distance 3-1-2-0.
4th pick: #1 (Monarch's Glen) (8-5) - English bred is part of an entry with 1a-'Projected' due to common ownership. He's raced evenly in all three attempts facing stakes competition and is dropping in class today. A win candidate, but no 'lock' at a short price.