By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (1) Wits and Wagers returns to a claiming level where she should be effective. (3) Flirtin Again comes off a lopsided win and should be a top threat. (6) Mint Driven is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6. Doubles: 1-3-6 with 2-3-5.

2^nd race – (2) Alta Avenue missed by a neck last time and should make amends here. (3) Heads in Beds comes off a narrow win at Saratoga and deserves respect. (5) Balaclava could come charging home in this spot. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.

4th race – (7) Gadget Play may trick everyone and rebound with a big effort here. (10) Quentin B tackles claimers and looks like the one to fear. (1) Nonno will be helped by a rail trip. (2) Big Boy Thunder might be a factor in a claimer. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

6th race – (5) Dozen Diamonds may sparkle in a return to dirt. (6) Tiffany Twist has been effectively lately at this level. (4) Sweet Note belongs in the exotics. (3) Spencerian should be a factor on her best try. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box:  3-4-5-6.

8th race - (5) Q’s Your Mama has been first or second in her last four starts and gets the nod on consistency. (3) Sassy Princess should be the main rival. (2) Tizntshelovely can make her presence felt in this field. (1) Progeny comes off a sharp win at Ellis Park. Betting strategy: 5  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.