Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HARD HITTER) (7-2) - Speedy 4-year-old drops down on claiming price to the level of his last win, May 14 at Belmont at this $16K tag and distance. Both career wins have been on wet surfaces and he'll be tough with his best.
2nd pick: #8 (At Guard) (6-1) - Lightly-raced, he returns off a month;s rest a NEW gelding. He has a speed/stalking style, drops to a new low, and is a threat from close range.
3rd pick: #5 (Star Empire) (3-1) - English import drops in class in his first of a Dave Jacobson claim (21%). One-run type has never raced this low and should be finishing fast.