THE EXPERTS SPEAK

VIC CANGIALOSI New York Post handicapper

AUTHENTIC: Tiz an unwritten Law that states do not bet the favorite at 3-5. A lot of pieces have to fall into place but ... if John Velazquez can get Bob Baffert’s colt free on the lead ... if he can clock reasonable fractions ... if he can get the distance ... and if Tiz The Law doesn’t bring his “A” game ... well just maybe.

TIZ THE LAW: Then again ... the Belmont Stakes winner may be able to win the second(!) jewel with his “B” game. Barclay Tagg’s stalker has proven to be a cut above this 3-year-old crop and his acceleration turning for home has left the competition in Manny Franco’s rear-view mirror. And he’s proven at the distance.

HONOR A.P.: The Santa Anita Derby winner was upset by the speedy Thousand Words at Del Mar. The second choice on the morning line will have to outkick Tiz the Law. Tall order, but crafty vet Mike Smith knows how to “Run for the Roses.” Completes the old 18-17-16 trifecta.

VINNY MAGLIULO

VSiN’s resident oddsmaker

HONOR A.P.: Bumped at the start of the Shared Belief; probably cost him that race. He’s game and steady.

TIZ THE LAW: Have to respect him as the most versatile runner in the race. THOUSAND WORDS: Ran his best speed figure last time out at 11/16 miles wiring the field, which included Honor A.P. RON FLATTER Host of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod TIZ THE LAW: If you have to ask why, first you need to know a horse has four legs ... THOUSAND WORDS: Inscrutable. He looked like he was back to his old self in his last race. HONOR A.P.: He shows up for big races. His last race was not big.