Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CONQUEST LUCKNLOVE) (5-2) - Trainer Jason Servis is concluding his second straight strong meet at Belmont. He's won with 12 of 37 starters (32%), and this mare is racing for him for the first time. He wins at a 38% rate with new starters and has this 5yo working steadily for her first start since Jan 13. She's been competitive in eight of 11 starts, all on the grass, and it's noted that Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Emerald Quality) (7-2) - Lightly raced 3yo is dropping in price and shortening up in distance. She raced both wide and evenly here facing tougher while going longer June 11. 3yo had finished a fast and closing 3rd at this level and distance in her previous race and is dangerous in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Laniakea) (3-1) - Home bred by 'City Zip' ships from Monmouth where she tired late going a mile facing tougher when debuting June 11. Trainer Chris Clement (19% second time out) drops her into a claimer. That move has been successful 10 of 24 times (42%) for the barn over the past 18 months. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Loose) (10-1) - She ships up from Philadelphia Park where she finished a wide 3rd on the dirt June 20. It was her first appearance in seven months, and 3yo will be racing on the grass for the first time.