Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (FOX ROX) (3-1) - This old-timer moves out in the gate after having to sprint a bit last out from a less advantageous post for his stalking style. 9yo has been competitive in all four starts this meet on the grass, and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Big Money Machine) (4-1) - Another veteran, he moves back up in class and switches back to the turf after a win here on the dirt facing weaker June 10. He was competitive in both starts on the grass during May and is a factor with his 'A' game.
3rd pick: #1 (Rudiger) (5-2) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's been very sharp in his last pair on the grass, and both came facing tougher. No speed type draws aground saving post and should be closing fast. In the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Perfetto) (10-1) - A stretch-out sprinter from leading trainer Gerald Bennett, he enters off a close up 3rd place finish behind 'Big Money Machine' on the dirt and is dangerous today at a big price if he gets an uncontested early lead.