By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (7) Carol’s Melody was second and first in her last two starts and gets the mod with a switch to Jose Ortiz. (3) Alta Avenue may appreciate a switch to dirt. (2) Miss Enchanted runs for a tag off a weak effort. (1) Turkish Princess will be helped by a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.

3rd race – (4) Excel Calculator seems on edge for a big effort. (8) Company You Keep may prefer a dry track. (2) Brigadier General could wake up for a new barn. (1) Bestfriend Rocket drops off a third and claim. Is worth a look. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.

5th race –- (1) Johny’s Rendezvous should work out a winning trip from the rail. (5) Judge Davis is training nicely for this. (9) Mesero will be a main factor if he can avoid a wide trip. (10) Covert Law has speed and could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-9-10.

7th race – The Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes (G3) - (4) Pretty Tapit turned in a big effort over this distance at Kentucky Downs and can win with an encore of that try. (9) Speed Shopper will be well-served by a return to turf. (10) Somethinabouther drops out of a Grade 1 stakes. (5) Fionn will be formidable on her best try. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-9-10.

9th race –  (9) Time in Motion missed by a head last time and can make amends here. (5) Epic Roll looks like the one to fear. (7) Rivelli could win for his namesake. (4) Naxian is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-9.