Top pick: #3 (KNOW SENSE) (5-2) - Well-bred gelding was beaten a head here racing at this level and distance on Nov 10 in his best start since coming back from a 7 week break during the late summer. Trainer Nick Zito has him headed in the right direction and a pair of nice works at Belmont have kept him sharp. Zito's local "go to" rider (Kendrick Carmouche) is aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Packer's Valley) (3-1) - Since dropping down in eary July, this gelding by "Flower Alley" is (6-0-2-2) and has been sharp in his last pir, both on this surface. Speed/stalker should be involved every step and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Smart Phone) (5-1) - He broke "slowly" here last out in a sprint facing tougher and improved his position late. Jersey-bred had finished 2nd in his previous pair and he draws the rail for this stretch-out attempt. Factors today.