Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (TU EXAGERES) (9-2) - Lightly raced 4yo has been on the sidelines since his maiden win sprinting on the Gulfstream turf March 25. Stalker is working fast locally, has Jose Ortiz back on the re-ride, and gets a very slim edge in a tough race.
2nd pick: #1 (Entry of 1-Heated Verdict & 1a-The Walk) (4-1) - Coupled due to common ownership, 'Heated Verdict' has finished 4th in two straight at this level at Belmont Park. 'The Walk' is racing for the first time since Feb. 11 and does so for a new trainer (Tony Dutrow). He drops this one in class and has him racing on the grass for the first time.
3rd pick: #4 (Bookew Bucks) (8-1) - Longshot drops in class after tiring late facing tougher at Belmont June 29. 3yo had a rough trip between horses that day and is dangerous in this spot at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Speedy Slew) (20-1) - Another longshot, he's racing off a 2.5-month layoff and is facing winners for the first time. At this stage, a minor award at a big price is his ceiling.