Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (KILLYBEGS CAPTAIN) (4-1) - The fields lone two-time winner finished 2nd at this level and distance July 8 at Belmont in his first start since April 28. Stalker has been competitive five straight and enters off a sharp half-mile breeze on the local training track July 30. 4yo gets a slim edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Ajnadeen) (9-5) - One of several that are lightly raced, 4yo by 'Bernardini' broke his maiden going seven furlongs at Belmont Park April 29. In his follow up at this condition traveling 6.5 furlongs June 7, Shadwell home-bred finished 2nd of seven, beaten a length. Training steadily, he has talent, room for upside, and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Devils Halo) (5-2) - Home-bred by 'Tapit' won his debut at this trip June 9 at Churchill Downs. He completed the distance in a swift 1:09.80, and it's noted he was almost four lengths in front of the place horse who won his next race. Sent to Belmont July 8, he finished a close-up 4th, just under a length behind 'Killybegs Captain.' Grey gelding must be left in the three horse win mix.