By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1^st race – (1) Tail Risk was hurt by a wide trip last time. Can win from the rail here. (3) Funky See Funky Do drops to a level where he should be competitive. (4) Navesink Pirate woke up on turf last time. (5) Hurricane Jerry could make some noise here.

2^nd race – (6) Thunderously is a standout off a sharp debut win. (7) Dionysus will be a main threat with Irad. (8) Profound won easily at Parx but faces tougher here. (3) Filoso should benefit from the time off.

3^rd race - (1) Bar Fourteen has speed and the rail and may not look back. (7) Ruse will appreciate a return to turf. (9) Vesparo may hang around until the end. (3) Six Fortyfive should fare better in a claimer.

4^th race – The Monmouth Cup (G3) - (4) Knightsbridge was an improved second in the Met Mile. Should handle two turns here. (5) Skippylongstocking is definitely the one to fear. (1) Money Game seems poised for a strong stakes debut.

5^th race – (3) Maximo Madness ships in from Penn National and seems capable of posting a win. (5) Midway Memories had some trouble at Churchill but should be more competitive here. (9) Mid Summer could pose a late threat. (8) Sonja Henie could not overcome a wide trip last time.

6th race – The Molly Pitcher Stakes (G2) - (7) Splendora is a multiple Grade 1 winner for Baffert who should be able to handle this field. (6) Alpine Princess may bounce back after a weal try last time. (2) Lost Horizon won easily in a prep over the track for this. (3) Dry Powder also exits a nice stakes win over the track.

7^th race  - The WinStar Matchmaker - (1) – Sweet Treasure seeks a third straight win and should prevail from the rail. (3) City Girl was fourth in a Grade 1 stakes and should be the main rival. (2) Grayosh could be closing quickly at the end. (5) Cheetah Lady will be helped by a fast pace.

8^th race – (8) St. Erling was a good second in a comeback race and can take a step forward here. (12) Island Spirit chases a third straight win but faces tougher company. (1) Pogi cannot be ignored back in NJ-bred company. (11) Superfractor may revert to top form on dirt.

9^th race – (6) Nothing Better loves this course. Was second in this stakes last year and gets the nod here in a competitive field. (1) Souper Quest will be helped by a ground-saving trip. (5) Alogon belongs in the exotics. (9) Fierce and Strong won this race last year but his form is questionable this year.

10^th race – (9) Kilwin was a Grade 1 winner last year and should be able to handle this field. (4) Ms. Bucchero might take a step forward returning to dirt. (5) Echo Sound is worth a look in her 2026 debut. (6) My Magic Wand has speed and could hang around until the end.

11^th race – The United Nations Stakes (G2) - (7) Just a Touch won nicely at 1 ½ miles last time. Should be fine at this distance. (4) Program Trading should be the main rival. (3) Echo Lane has the potential to be in the picture at the end. (6) Uncle’s Gold has won five of his last six starts and could shine here.

12^th race – The Haskell Stakes (G1) - (6) Napoleon Solo was impressive winning the Preakness. Has the kind of speed to lead throughout here. (2) Further Ado bounced back with a solid win in the Matt Winn and should be the most formidable foe. (4) The Puma has been away but his works say he’s on edge. (7) Ocelli is game and keeps bringing home checks.

13th race - (7) Double Neat could work out a great trip in this field. (4) Spanish Noble pulled out a narrow win last time and cannot be overlooked. (2) Copper Ghost can make things interesting at the end. (6) Mongolian Apple ships in off a Laurel win.

14th race – (5) Guapo Again was claimed by Breen off a third and finds a good spot. (7) Dragonite won his debut at Monmouth but that was more than a year ago. (2) Tenebris drops and merits attention. (1) Complex Music figures to be a factor at this level.