Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DEFIANT HONOR) (10-1) - Lightly-raced, talented, and she looked sharp when winning at a mile on the Belmont grass in an entry-level allowance June 21. It was her first start since late November when she had a troubled trip when finishing second in a G3 stakes at Del Mar. Home bred faces her toughest field yet, but has plenty of room for upside.
2nd pick: #4 (Chubby Star) (15-1) - Longshot has been competitive in all five starts this year, all on the grass at this distance or longer. She's had very poor outside posts in her last pair, but ran well in both. Daughter of 'Malibu Moon' draws a much better post and is a late threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #9 (Sweeping Paddy) (4-1) - She enters off a career best effort June 17 at Churchill Downs. Daughter of the versatile 'Paddy O'Prado' saved ground early, then exploded to score by 3.5 lengths in the Regret Stakes (G3) June 17. An obvious contender.
4th pick: #8 (Proctor's Ledge) (5-1) - Lasix is added to filly who split 'Sweeping Paddy' and 'Chubby Star' at Churchill Downs June 17. Strong finisher is improving and it's noted that Javier Castellano is interested.
5th pick: #10 (Victory to Victory) (8-1) - One of two entered by trainer Mark Casse and the pair race uncoupled. She has a tough post but enough early speed to avoid a wide trip in the early stages. Can factor if hat's the case.