Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (THROW THE DEUCE) (2-1) - Gelding is racing third back following a 5.5 month layoff, is dropping into a claimer, and has blinkers on. He's finished close up here in his return pair facing tougher and should break his maiden on the drop in class.
2nd pick: #5 (Powerstroke) (7-2) - Speedy and well bred, he's taking the same drop in class as 'Throw the Deuce'. Gelding tired here going 8.5 furlongs facing tougher May 26 in his first start since Jan 18 and is a serious player in today's finale.
3rd pick: #11 (Now a Factor) (6-1) - Long shot is working steadily for his first since Jan. 13. He has some early speed and was competitive in one of four facing tougher on the grass last summer/fall. It's noted that Javier Castellano is getting aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #12 (Rough Justice) (4-1) - Gelding ran evenly following a troubled break when debuting against tougher on the Aqueduct grass April 18. He's working above average, drops in class, has blinkers on, and 3-year-old draws a nice outside post at this 7 furlong distance.