By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (5) Alston drops to an all-time low claiming level and could manage a win. (10) Stay for the Boom has outside speed and should make his presence felt. (8) Baddest Good Boy should wake up at this level. (4) Guardian may be helped by the added distance. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-10.

3^rd race – (4) Katie Jane was third in her debut and gets the nod here. (8) Anthology looks like a promising firster from Walsh. (7) Absolute Lea W could move forward off a fourth in her debut. (1) Enchanted Life is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8

5th race – (6) Roscoe Goose was second by a head in a promising debut at Saratoga. Should get a maiden win here. (9) Time in Motion was fourth behind rivals who were stakes-placed next time out. Looms as the one to fear. (3) Solar Horizon should get attention here. (5) American Veteran seems primed for a solid debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-9.

7th race – (2) Publisher will welcome a return to dirt. (1) Gould’s Gold is very consistent and long overdue for a win. (7) So Sandy comes off a nice win at Ellis Park in his 2026 debut. (6) Gun Party will be a threat on his best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box:  1-2-6-7. Doubles: 1-2-6-7 with 1-2-7-9.

8th race - (2) Stakeholder drops into a claimer and should prevail in this field. (1) Hyperlink will benefit from a rail trip. (7) Pursuit of Freedom has speed and may hang around until the end. (9) Altimeter should be more effective in a claimer. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-9.