By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (6) Market Strategy was third at this level and may take a step forward here. (2) Flashy Aviator could like the turnback in distance. (3) Givemethebeat should be a factor back in a claimer. (4) Buckeye Favorite might wake up here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

3rd race – (8) Smoted won her debut easily and could make it two in a row. (6) Anna Bo Banna put in a bullet work for this. (2) Cardio Cat finished a distant second last time and is worth a look. (4) Donie Maronie may like a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8.

5th race –- (2) Hillybilly Daydream romped in a claimer and should handle starter company as well. (3) Ghostwritten will be better suited by this distance after a two-turn dud. (4) Merited looked good winning his first start. (8) White Cargo could deliver a win in his first try for new connections. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.

7th race – (5) Daiquiri Sommelier should respond to a slight class drop. (8) Wild Recruit might fare better on a dry track. (1) Boonesboro is in good form off a maiden win. (11) Rochester drops to a level where he should be competitive. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-11.

9th race –  (1) Zimmer was highly impressive in a debut win and can make it two in a row. (11) Don’s Winner is a threat on his best try. (4) Mister Punch is working quickly for his first start since December. (8) Penalty Box has some speed and could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-11.