Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (YUMMY BEAR) (7-2) - Consistent veteran recovered from a bobbling start to lose by only a 'neck' here at this level and distance June 15. One run type likes this trip (8-1-5-1) and looks set for a big effort today. My top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (Unlockthepotential) (5-2) - $220,000 4yo has been on the sidelines since breaking his maiden here going seven furlongs Oct. 19. NEW gelding has some very fast works showing on the training track at Saratoga and is from the barn of Chad Brown (a strong 29% off of long layoffs).
3rd pick: #2 (Polar Axis) (8-1) - Longshot is the speed nearest the rail and is racing for the first time since Aug. 3. Trainer Michelle Nevin has breezed him six times since May 30 and has him spotted where he can impact at a big price if ready.
4th pick: #6 (Banana Thief) (10-1) - Veteran rallied to finish 2nd here at this level going seven furlongs June 16. Consistent 6yo was racing off a two-month break and has a fine record at this distance (9-2-2-4). Stretch threat at a square price.