Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (RISP) (7-2) - A $275,000 yearling purchase, he rallied to miss by a 1/2-length when debuting at this level going 5.5 furlongs Aug. 30 at Saratoga. Heavily backed that day, this son of 'Violence' enters off a bullet half-mile breeze here June 15, best of 77 at the distance that morning. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Golani Bridge) (5-2) - One of three making their debuts, and he's from the barn of Chad Brown (41 of 204, 20%, first out in 2018-19). Training fast at Monmouth, this $325K purchase looks all set for a big effort in his initial attempt. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Papa Jim) (8-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's been competitive in four of his last five and has been sharp in all three sprints during that span. Speed/stalker draws a fine outside post and should factor at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Later Cat) (7-2) - Well backed (4-1) when debuting here May 4, he rallied to miss by just under a length after brushing the gate at the break. A $100K gelding by 'Tale of the Cat,' he drilled a bullet half-mile here May 28 and must be left in the mix.