(# 3) SIR JACKIE - Competed against and ran well with better company last year and early into this. Claimed by present trainer Patrick Reynolds late in the Gulfstream meeting, he's run two consecutive big efforts here at Belmont. He fits the conditions and the price tag remains the same. Has some speed in a race without a lot of pace.

(#' s 1 and 1A) Voryias and Colita - We'll take either half as our second pick. Remember (Kim Laudati) is subbing for Gary Contessa. These two are a bit different as Voryias hasn't run since last Sept., where Colita has been running, and last out put up a competitive try when dropped in value. Drops slightly again today and looks like he's ready for best effort.

(# 5) River Mountain Road - Bit of an erratic runner and new stable runs him back slightly below claimed price of $17.5K two back. Had speed at one time but has become more of a late running type. Because of that fact, the top selections have a tactical advantage.