Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (UNCLE TBONE) (7-2) - Speedy colt set/pressed a quick pace before weakening very late to finish 3rd at this level and distance June 8. He's improved since switching to the grass, and his running lines are loaded with next out winners.
2nd pick: #2 (Top Hat City) (5-1) - He chased while wide before tiring a bit to finish only a length behind 'Uncle Tbone' June 8. It was his second back from a four-month layoff, and Maryland based 3yo draws a much better post for this attempt.
3rd pick: #9 (Summer Mischief) (12-1) - One of two entered by trainer Chris Clement, he tired when debuting here on a sloppy track May 6. Bred for the grass, he's working fast for a 20% second out barn.
4th pick: #5 (Uncle Chester) (4-1) - Long time maiden is making start #16 in search of his first win. Competitive many times, 4yo has gone 8-0-3-4 on the Belmont grass. Stretch runner must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #6 (CalculatedRisker) (6-1) - On the sidelines since Dec. 4, colt will be making his grass debut. Stalker showed some ability last summer/fall, and he ships from Saratoga where he worked fast on the turf June 22.