By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
6th race – (11) John the Beer Man has plenty of speed and is coming off a game stakes win at Saratoga. (10) My Boy Prince will be helped by a fast pace. (9) Golden Afternoon likes this course and could be a factor. (1) Troubleshooting will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-10-11. Doubles: 1-9-10-11 with 1-6-7-8.
7th race – (7) Burnham Square seeks a fifth straight win and was a solid second here last year. (6) Ethical Diamond won the Breeders’ Cup Turf last year and looks to be in fine form. (1) Tiffany is a talented mare from Euripe who merits a close look. (8) Ole Crazy Bones may bounce back with a better try here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8. Doubles: 1-6-7-8 with 2-3-5-6.
8th race – (6) Causeway was a Group 2 winner at Royal Ascot and looks best here. (3) Glacius comes off a Grade 1 win in his U.S. debut. (5) Versailles Road should be well-suited by the distance. (2) Royal Guard should be in the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6. Doubles: 2-3-5-6 with 2-3-4-8.
9th race – (2) Classic Q comes off a pair of graded stakes wins and looks best. (4) Hang the Moon will be a threat on her best try. (8) Butttercream Babe should be closing at the end. (3) Vive Veuve cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8. Doubles: 2-3-4-8 with 1-2-4-10.
10th race - (1) Cy Fair is back in top form and should be hard to beat. (2) Quiet Street could make some noise off the turnback in distance. (4) Green Sense is an interesting foreign shipper. (10) Sapphire Beach cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-10.