Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (THIRTYDAYSINJUNE) (7-2) - Filly drops in class and shortens up in distance. $125K purchase had no chance here when she broke poorly facing tougher going two-turns Jan. 15. Trainer Bill Mott had her work a sharp half-mile from the gate at Belmont Feb. 19, and he has her racing at a new low in class.
2nd pick: #1 (Majestic Lassie) (8-1) - Lightly raced and speedy, 4yo has been on the sidelines since July 8. She set a pressured pace at this tag and trip before weakening to finish 3rd. Her last pair of works are fast, and she's breaking from the rail. Dangerous at a big price if ready.
3rd pick: #8 (J R Star) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, he's racing off a seven-week freshening and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. Competitive many times in the past facing tougher, he has leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez, and top jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.in his corner.
4th pick: #4 (Quanique) (12-1) - Her form has gone bad since she was claimed for $40K Sept. 18 at Belmont. Freshened up since Dec. 9, I like her work pattern, and longshot can grab a share if ready off the 2.5-month layoff.