Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (LEAH'S DREAM) (6-1) - On the sidelines since June, filly tired in her first pair at Belmont. Well backed in both, she returns off a steady work tab, and for a new trainer (Michelle Nevin). Her racing experience and early speed are a plus in a field loaded with first-time-starters.
2nd pick: #10 (Miss Sizzle) (5-2) - Home bred by 'First Defence' has a nice work line showing with four of her last five a.m. drills being on the very fast side. Trained by veteran Mike Hushion (27% with debuting stock) and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Sandy Belle) (8-1) - Daughter of 'More Than Ready' sold for $80,000 as a 2yo in training last May. A bullet half-mile gate breeze at Belmont Feb. 15 indicates she has talent.
4th pick: #9 (Holiday Disguise) (5-1) - From the red hot barn of Linda Rice, this filly by 'Harlan's Holiday' cost $220,000 as a Saratoga yearling back in August of 2015. Trainer wins at a 21% clip first out and her long time 'go to' rider Cornelio Velasquez is aboard.