By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (4) Barksdale returns to a claimer and should produce a  big effort. (3) Tarantino figures to be the main threat.  (6) Tom Cat Tuesday belongs in the exotics. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.

3rd race – (1) Title Worthy was a sharp debut winner and can make it two in a row here. (4) Sargent Bilko gets some class relief after running in stakes. (3) Never a Doubt could take a step forward in blinkers. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4.

5th race – (6) Good Mojo is in sharp form right now and gets the nod. (1) Silver Sniper has speed from the rail and is the one to fear. (9) Valiant Humor should improve on turf. (7) Join gets some class relief in a claimer.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-9

7th race – (11) Mischief Bound is working sharply for her debut and can win at first asking. (1) Guiding Star also has the look of a promising runner. (4) Cortina Gold also sports some nice works. (7) Prosecco is worth a long look here.  Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box:  1-4-7-11.

9th race - (3) Blue Fair was a good second last time and can get a win here. (6) White Rocks looks like the one to catch here. (7) Being Myself will appreciate being back on dirt. (9) Gowells Delight also does her best running on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-9.