Buy TicketsBy Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
1st race – (2) Mustang Lady moves up off a second and a claim and gets the nod here. (4) Vinno Ronnie should like the added distance. (7) Lexi’s Melody should be a threat here. (5) Click could make some noise here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.
3rd race – (4) Roman Rogue could wake up while in a claimer for the first time. (8) Task Force O might run better on a dry track. (2) White Cargo may prefer dirt. (1) Chartered is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.
5th race – (2) Staunch was a good third in his debut and should graduate today. (10) Riccelli seems like the main rival. (3) Fiestabowlforemike can’t be ignored off a promising debut. (8) Gun for Glory was a distant second but could be closer this time. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-8-10.
8th race – (1) Plutarch has not raced since February but is working smartly for his return. (6) Local Knowledge may enjoy the softer fractions here. (5) Stimulate appears ready for his stakes debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6. Doubles: 1-5-6 with 3-4-7-8.
9th race - (3) Owen Almighty is in career best form and should prevail here. (4) Bishops Bay rarely runs a bad one and is the one to fear. (7) East Avenue has speed and does his best racing in Kentucky. (8) Nu What’s New should also be part of the early pace and could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-8.