By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (2) Cognizant looks like the best of this bunch. (6) Enchantingmistress may perk up in a claimer. (3) Maxi Maxi is worth a look here. (7) Reachingforthemoon will welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7. Doubles: 2-3-6-7 with 1-5-6.

2nd race – (6) Bourbon Notes takes a big class drop and should prove best. (5) Perpetua deserves attention off the Asmussen claim. (1) Ihaveissues has speed and the rail and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

4th race –- (2) Creole Chrome settled for second last time. Makes amends here. (4) Circle Tap looms as the one to fear. (1) Soldier N Diplomat is working sharply for today’s race. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.

6th race – (2) Justone More Thing can post a win while returning to dirt. (6) Torre Eiffel should be closing nicely at the end. (7) Mizzou belongs in the exotics. (1) A. P. Cloud may take a step forward in his second start. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

9th race –  (1) Sneaky Good has plenty of stakes experience and deserves top billing. (3) Special Saice shapes up as the one to catch. (5) Sina is in sharp form and merits attention. (7) Unfaithful Rose seems reliable in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.