Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CALL PROVISION) (8-5) - One of two entered by trainer Brad Cox and the pair race as separate betting interests. This 4-year-old is a strong finisher and has spent his entire career on the grass. He's gone 11-5-2-1 and is at his favorite distance 3-2-1-0. In shape and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Roman Approval) (6-1) - The main speed, veteran missed by a 'head' here to today's rival 'Black Sea' Sept. 29. Hard hitting gelding has finished first or second in 26 of 44 lifetime starts and is 9-4-2-0 here at Belmont.
3rd pick: #7 (Black Sea) (2-1) - As mentioned above, French import rallied to defeat 'Roman Approval' by a 'head' here Sept. 29. Stretch runner was stakes placed in Europe and trainer Chad Brown has him back in top form following a pair of layoffs.
4th pick: #2 (Gold Shield) (5-1) - Stalker has been freshened up since July 21 when he was beaten a length at this level and distance at Saratoga. He has a ground saving post and 5-year-old fits with his best.