By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (2) West Coast Dream rallied for second at this level and should thrive on the longer distance. (5) Cara Felce seeks a third straight win and should be the main competition. (6) Heartbeat should be a threat in his field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

3rd race – (3) Heavenlyconveyance seems primed for a solid effort in a claimer. (8) Show Time looks like the one to fear. (9) Lucky Shot could have one from the outside post. (6) West Coast Bull ships in off a nice win at Emerald Downs. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-9.

5th race –(8) Psalm Beauty was a good second at Saratoga and should break her maiden here. (9) Fortune Cookie is showing promise ahead of her debut for Cox. (4) Ice Empress adds blinkers after a second at Emerald Downs. (3) Run Kiki Run is another promising firster for Cox. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.

7th race - (8) Hop Sing turned in an improved effort at Saratoga and looks best here. (5) Sav’n Money comes off a second in a stakes against 3-year-olds and should be the main rival. (4) Chillax flopped on turf but should rebound on dirt. (1) King of Ashes could be a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8. Doubles: 1-4-5-8 with 1-8-9-11.

8th race – (1) Fiery Lucy gets Prat and the rail and looks best. (9) Lit Ship could be tough to catch while stretching out. (11) Tramuntana fits nicely here but has a bad post. (8) No Other Like You was second last time and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-11.