Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DEPUTY FLAG) (8-1) - The main speed of those that have raced, this 4yo enters off a pair of sharp works for his first since May 26. A home bred by 'Posse,' he tired here at this level going 6.5 furlongs May 26, a contest where he fought through fast fractions. I give him a solid shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #4 (Quiet Out East) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's finished 2nd in two straight at this level, one each on turf and dirt, with both at longer distances. In shape, this stretch runner is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Country Code) (7-2) - This unraced 3yo by 'City Zip' sold for $360,000 as a 2yo in training back in March of 2018. He's been in steady training at his owner's Colts Neck Farm, and it's noted that Jose Ortiz is aboard.
4th pick: #1 (True Gold) (4-1) - On the sidelines since Dec. 22, he returns as a NEW gelding. Home bred by 'Frost Giant' has been training here since May 21 and enters off a bullet three-furlong breeze July 2. The 3yo has the rail and trainer Charlie Baker (21% off of long layoffs) has Joel Rosario signed on. A threat if ready.