By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (2) Callie’s Dance drops to a low claiming level where she should prove best. (3) Speech and Drama returns to a claimer and can be effective here. (5) Back Back Back should be a threat on dirt. (10) Capodost may also benefit from a class drop. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-10.

3rd race – (2) Birch Run drops to another bottom claiming level and should finally graduate. (4) Twisted Viper returns from a long layoff in a new barn and deserves a look. (6) Lexico was second last time and should figure in the outcome. (3) Depencier might respond positively to a turf to dirt switch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

5th race – (6) Honor Azteca comes off a decisive win and seems primed for another sharp try. (7) Our Shenanigan should be a factor at this level. (8) Wild Acclaim should not be overlooked in this field. (5) Country Club returns to a more reasonable placement. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.

7th race – (3) Anna Bo Banna sports some promising works for her debut. (11) Soccer Socks debuts for a top barn and should be in the picture. (4) R Last Word is another firster with some potential. (6) Racheli has flashed some zip in works. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box:  3-4-6-11.

9th race - (1) Doroteo gets some class relief after running in a stakes and switching to the Maker barn. (2) Jefferson Street had a useful comeback race and should move forward here. (7) Camp Hale is a threat off his best effort. (4) Vamos Carlitos should be closing late in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.