Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CANDYGRAM) (3-1) - This colt moves up in class to face stakes competition for the first time. Freshened up since May 17, he was an easy winner here that day going a mile while facing optional-$62K claimers/N2X foes. He has the best early speed and a fine series of local works on view. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #2 (Prince Lucky) (7-2) - He won a pair of stakes earlier this year at Gulfstream Park in his first two starts back following a 8.5-month layoff. The 4yo has tired badly facing tougher in two starts at this meet, but trainer Todd Pletcher has him working above average for this attempt, and this 4yo should factor today.
3rd pick: #6 (Sunny Ridge) (5-2) - A New Jersey bred veteran, he's banked a bit over $1.3M and has a fine local record (5-1-3-1). This strong finisher won a G3 at Monmouth Park May 25 and has been sharp in five of his last six outings. His outside post is a plus in this small field, and this 6yo is in the win mix.