Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ALTEA) (3-1) - Filly is one of two French imports from the barn of Chad Brown and the pair race uncoupled. This 4yo rallied to miss by a 'neck' at this level and distance at Belmont Park July 5 in her first race since Oct. 13. Stakes placed here last summer, she gets top billing.
2nd pick: #2 (Mascha) (8-5) - The second of the pair from Chad Brown, this lightly raced 4yo went 4-1-2-0 in France and ran well in a pair of Group 2 and 3 stakes last summer. Unraced since Aug. 18, she's been in steady training here since early June and is s serious win candidate if ready off the almost one year layoff.
3rd pick: #1 (English Soul) (8-1) - A speedy New York bred, she finished second of seven, beaten a length going a mile at Belmont June 13 in her first start since Oct. 20. Race was at this level and distance, she's working steadily, has the rail, and is a threat at a square price.
4th pick: #3 (Kressie) (6-1) - New York bred filly was stakes placed here last summer facing fellow state breds and enters off a competitive effort facing 'open' company at Belmont June 27. 4yo is capable of getting a share with her 'A' game.