Top pick: #1 (BEDARRA) (10-1) - Longshot has been working fine at Belmont for her first since July 1. She has back class, is in a very good barn off of long layoffs (Chris Englahart 24%), and this veteran mare has a solid record on synthetic surfaces (25-4-3-4). Has the rail, a stalking style, and can take this at a square price if ready.
2nd pick: #3 (Monetary Reward) (6-1) - Ohio-bred ships in from Thistledown where she's won two of her last three. In a good barn (Tim Hamm), and she has a recency edge on several.
3rd pick: #7 (Sherry's Tiger) (5-2) - Deep closer races third back from a long layoff and showed an improved outing in her latest. She has some back class and is a factor against this crew.
4th pick: #2 (Pawn Shop Queen) (4-1) - Stretch out sprinter has won twice at this mile distance in the past and should be involved from start-to-finish.