By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (3) Rising Creek comes off a big maiden win and has enough speed to handle this field. (2) Serenity Song will be helped by the class drop. (4) She’s Gotta Go exits a sharp maiden win. (7) Beauxbatons could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

3rd race – (7) Amazing Max was third in his debut for Cox and should move forward here. (1) Chrome may shine in a claimer. (5) Concrete Overlay could improve on dirt. (2) Tmac’s Royalty might wake up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7,

5th race – (6) Drain the Shot seems primed for a solid effort in his debut. (12) Charging Force is another interesting firster. (10) Breadcrumb Trail has race experience which should help his cause. (8)  Modern  is worth a look here.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-10-12.

7th race – (10) Unbridled Freedom was a game second in his debut and should get a maiden win here. (7) Pirate Ship belongs in the exotics. (1) Touch Money missed by a neck last time and looms a main contender. (2) Uncle With Money cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box:  1-2-7-10. Doubles: 1-2-7-10 with 2-5-6-7.

8th race - (5) Bob’s Carrot has enough speed to control the pace and the race. (2) Remi’s Moon looks like the one to fear. (6) Ghostwritten posted a sharp maiden win at Del Mar. (7) Mo Work seems overdue for a win. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.