( # 7) CLASSIC FRAN - He hasn't run a poor race since the trainer switch to Penna in February of 06. Last pair over this turf has produced fine numbers without winning. Level and distance are ok, and there appears to be enough pace signed on to help his closing tactics.

(# 2) Unigold - McLaughlin runner is two-for-two over the Belmont turf. Gelding by Silver Deputy possesses a fine tactical gear and can even front-end it if necessary. Seldom runs a poor one and there's no reason to think that he will today.

(# 4) Si O No - Beaten by Unigold in latest, but there was little separating them at the finish. Claiming tag and distance are perfect and quite frankly, there is little that separates these three. Pace of the contest will ultimately decide it.