1st race: Independence War (#9) – the “stranger of this group” comes out an overnight stake at Lone Star Park in mid May on a sloppy track, 7 for 19 in the win column the past two years. “scratch” pick – Benlaya (#6)
2nd race: Jimmy Vegas (#10) – failed in only start last March on the “inner-track” as part of the favorite entry in special weight class, drops to maiden claimer today versus weak group. “scratch” pick – Tinto (#2)
3rd race: Keep Thinking (#6) – rallied at the Spa going six panels after racing on polytrack out-of-town, one turn mile should be right up his alley. “scratch” pick – Jayden’s Hope (#8)
4th race: Captain Rio (#5) – second best behind Saratoga Russell on the opening day card at Saratoga , sports two straight 90 plus Beyer speed figures. “scratch” pick – Redding Colliery (#4)
5th race: Habana (#1) – a Dynaformer firster from the Mott barn, also includes MTO entrymate. “scratch” pick – Rule (#13)
6th race (The Beldame) – Copper State (#3) looking for an upset here with this Prairie Meadows / Churchill shipper, will definitely be overlooked in the short field. Music Note (#2) did not mind the turnback in distance or the sloppy track last time out in the Ballerina, the “horse to beat”.
7th race (The Vosburgh) – Fabulous Strike (#5) the overall class of this sprinting field, gives his best effort every time out. Munnings (#3) even effort in the King’s Bishop Stakes, has beaten older horses already this year. Exotic horses: Kodiak Cowboy (#4)
8th race (The Flower Bowl) – Moneycantbuymelove (#7) European invader ran 3rd last time out in group I race in England, first time lasix & handles soft turf. Pure Clan (#3) closer was gaining ground as the favorite in the Beverly D at Arlington Park last time out, will be flying late. Exotic horses: Dynaforce (#4) & Clement entry (#1)
9th race (Joe Hirsch Turf Classic) – Gio Ponti (#1) seeks fifth win in a row, has become the premier turf horse in the country. Grand Couturier (#8) returned to his old form last time out in the Bowling Green Handicap, winner of this race last year. Exotic horses: Al Khali (#3) & Ready’s Echo (#6)
10th race (Jockey Club Gold Cup) – Summer Bird (#3) made me a believer with his Travers Stakes victory in the slop, looks to get the same set up today. Quality Road (#7) game effort on a track he didn’t like in the Travers, may get the same track today. Exotic horses: Macho Again (#2) & Dry Martini (#6)
11th race: Love and Havoc (#3) – tries the weeds after showing speed in debut on a sloppy sealed track, will take on either surface if it rains. “scratch” pick – Saginaw (#14)
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