Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (THE J Y) (9-2) - Veteran rallied to win going 7 furlongs July 7 at Belmont Park facing state bred Optional-$40K claimers. N2X foes. It was his first start since late August and he should be even sharper today in his second back off the long layoff as he moves in with 'open' company.
2nd pick: #5 (Belgrano) (8-1) - Price play has been freshened up since winning a $50K starter-allowance at this distance May 23at Belmont. He's been training steadily for Jorge Abreu and he has John Velazquez aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (Hierarchy) (2-1) - He's racing off a private sale and a trainer change to Joe Sharp. No-speed type has been competitive in three straight going longer distance and has a ground saving post as he shortens up in real estate. Sharp has won with 22% of new arrivals in 2018-19 and it's noted that he has Luis Saez aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #4 (King Cause) (8-1) - He raced evenly whn finishing fourth of nine, beaten 2 lengths here going a mile at this level July 21. 4yo fits with these but needs to do a bit better in the final furlong.