Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BALABAN) (2-1) - A very lightly raced 5yo, he's racing off a five-month layoff, dropping down a bit, and is from the hottest barn on the grounds (Jay Servis). He has the rail, positive turf experience, and Irad Ortiz Jr. gets aboard. The trainer/jockey is a very strong one (38% when teamed up).
2nd pick: #9 (Lets Dance Some Mo) (12-1) - Longshot is a filly facing males in this spot. She has a bit of speed and moves back to the grass in her second back from five months on the sidelines.
3rd pick: #10 (Dynamic Dancer) (7-2) - This is start #23 for this veteran maiden. He's finished second in 6-of-12 on the grass at this distance and his stalking style and outside post make him dangerous.
4th pick: #8 (Starship Taxi) (10-1) - Another longshot, he's training fast for his first race since April 29 and first on the grass. He's bred for the surface switch and home bred is a win candidate at a big price.
5th pick: #3 (Vaughn) (8-1) - This is his 18th attempt for his first win. He's dropping to a new low, has some fine efforts on the grass, and Jose Ortiz is aboard.