Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SHAMAN GHOST) (6-5) - The probable favorite, hard hitter is nearing the $4,000,000 mark in earnings. Stretch runner likes to cut things close as his last three wins have been at a 1/2 length or smaller. He won the Brooklyn Handicap (G2) here 13 months ago and will be tough with his best. This race starts on the clubhouse turn and he draws a poor post, so reverse your exactas with him for a few dollars.
2nd pick: #2 (Matt King Coal) (7-2) - Talented and steady performer has the best early speed and a nice post to use it from. He was an easy gate-to-wire winner of a $200,000 stakes at Penn National June 3 and earned a career best figure. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Keen Ice) (4-1) - His claim to fame came when he rallied to defeat "American Pharoah' in the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga 23 months ago. He hasn't won in ten starts since then, but has been competitive a number of times. Has the rail and is a late threat with his best.