By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (5) Jackies Einor seems best while dropping into a claimer for the first time. (2) Soap Note should be the best of the horses with experience. (6) Ultimit Warrior may prefer dirt. (7) Down Time could rise up in his debut. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

3rd race – (8) Love a Warrior was second in a stakes in his turf debut. Gets the nod here. (3) Take Charge Beach shapes up as the main rival. (9) Fire Marshal could be a factor from the outside post. (1) Rupp may enjoy the shorter distance. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-9.

5th race –- (6) Culprit has speed and may able to steal this one. (2) Final Thoughts could bounce back with a better try here. (4) Surfin’ M merits a look here. (7) Greers Ferry fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.

7th race – (6) Gardiner will be tough to beat if he can duplicate his last try. (8) Social Hour disappointed as a favorite. Might bounce back here. (3) League of Legends could be a factor here. (9) Decatur Street drops a notch and may be a contender. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-9.

9th race –  (3) Hazy Horizon returns to turf and gets top billing. (1) Now He’s Gone is an interesting firster. (9) McKeonville has put in some fast works for his debut. (2) Yogesh could be primed for a solid debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.