Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (KIRBY'S PENNY) (2-1) - Speedy filly drops in classs after missing by a 'neck' facing first-level allowance foes at this distance June 18 at Belmont Park. It was her first start in two months following a re-claim by trainer Wesley Ward. It's noted that he lost her for $20K April 10 and paid doubled that ($40,000) to get her back. Four-year-old will be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #7 (Pico Chick) (3-1) - Very consistent 4-year-old filly has gone 16-5-3-5 racing on the dirt in California. Claimed by trainer Bob Diodoro for $32,000 April 6, she was given a two month break. In her return start at Golden Gate Fields she finished a close up fourth in a first level allowance. Nicely spotted for her NYRA debut, she draws a great outside post at this 6.5 furlong trip for her stalking style.
3rd pick: #2 (Murrell's Belle) (10-1) - Very lightly-raced, she was an easy gate-to-wire maiden winner going six furlongs at Belmont for a $40K price tag May 18. It was her start in 9.5 months and she still has room for potential upside.
4th pick: #1 (Arewehavingfunyet) (4-1) - Stretch runner is racing first off a Michelle Nevin claim (16%) and a subsequent two month layoff. She has the rail, Jose Ortiz aboard, and mare should e making up ground during the stretch run.