Top pick: #7 (MOON KING) (6-5) - He cost $675,000 as a 2yo in training this past March at the Ocala sales. Colt by 'Malibu Moon' has been working extremely fast and runs for the best Canadian-based barn (Mark Casse). If he repeats his a.m. drills in today's opener, the rest are running for the place spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Add Four) (6-1) - Home bred has some above average works at Belmont showing for his debut. Has the rail, is from a capable barn (Mark Hennig), and should be competitive after three late scratches.
3rd pick: #4 (Hundred Years) (5-1) - Barn (Steve Asmussen) is capable first out, but generally points their juveniles for success in start #2. However, with late scratches, this colt may grab a share in today's opener.
4th pick: #9 (Realm) (12-1) - He draws a tough outside post, but with three late scratches it's not as bad a starting slot. A sharp half-mile gate breeze at Belmont July 13 indicates this colt may have some early speed.