By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (2) Magical Mikel drops into a claimer and returns to a sprint. Could be a winning combination. (1) Black Jacket Crazy is an interesting firster. (8) Night Knight may shine back on dirt. (3) Pop and Locke has worked nicely for this. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.

3rd race – (5) Fair Practice was second at Saratoga at this level and seems best. (9) Jackie and Ginger could be a threat here. (11) Lady Lichi gets Irad for her debut. (7) Lakeville Love could be a fast one. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-11.

5th race –(2) Jackpot Rocket should thrive around two turns. (3) Majestic Valor deserves attention in her initial start. (7) Justification has late speed and may like the added distance. (9) Objectivity didn’t fire in his debut. May fare better here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-9.

7th race - (3) Freddie B can rebound with a big effort against this field. (4) Pagode was second in his last five starts. Hard to bet him to win. (5) Wonder Mist belongs in the exotics. (9) Fuzzbuster may enjoy a surface change. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9. Doubles: 3-4-5-9 with 2-5-7-10.

8th race – (10) Follow Your Heart was a good second on turf in her debut and gets the nod. (2) Majorbrowniepoints will benefit from more distance. (5) Caring could have a say in the outcome while making his debut. (7) Dovetail should be closing nicely at the end. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-10.