By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (8) Maddy Mania gets Prat for this trip and should show improvement. (12) Peace Mission may wake up in a claimer. (1) Shinobu could be tough to catch from the rail. (2) Validida is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-12.

3^rd race – (1) Cruisin in Harmony was second in a stakes and earns her top billing here. (4) Valkyrie should also benefit from stakes experience. (5) Elewene exits a promising win in her second start. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

5th race – (7) Freaks Go can rebound with a better try here. (8) Tizianna will welcome a return to dirt. (6) Brunia fits in nicely with this group. (1) Quick to Charm will benefit from a rail trip . Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.

7th race – (2) Bold Strength exits a good third in a fast race at Saratoga. Gets the call in this field. (8) Special Session will benefit from a fast pace. (9) First Resort will appreciate the shorter distance. (5) Hypus could be a factor in his return to the U.S. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box:  2-5-8-9. Doubles: 2-5-8-9 with 2-4-6-10.

8th race - (6) National Eclipse was claimed out of a win at this level by Asmussen and can make it two in a row. (10) The Best Distance should like this distance. (2) Company You Keep may have found the right company here. (4) Right On Right On may be helped by a class drop.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-10.