#5 R.A. INDY was ultra-impressive winning at this level last time. This edition is tougher but she clearly fits and should be a square price. #7 FROST LADY closed powerfully to get second in her turf debut. The drop the $5,000 starter allowance should make her very tough today. #3 SUGAR BOOGER makes a lot of sense but did finish behind Frost Lady in their last meeting.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 3,5,7
#5 PURE NICKEL never made an impact against much tougher in her debut but she was very wide and fits nicely here. #1 GALS NIGHT OUT made a middle move and flattened out last time. She’s drawn better today and may have more punch in the stretch. #8 MEOLDY MINE tries turf for the first time and is bred to prefer the lawn.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,5,8 w/ 6,9 w/ 1,3,6
#9 COMMISSON was favored against open $16,000 foes last time. He didn’t finish very strongly that day but should find conditioned $5,000 company significantly easier. #6 CHIEF COMMANDER has run three straight very competitive races at this level. He should be right in the thick of things again today. #8 DYNASTAR should appreciate the return to turf.
Suggested bet: Trifecta key – 9 w/ 4,6,8
There’s a surprising lack of early speed in here. #1 UPTOWN BOOTS stalked a slow pace last time but has been on the lead plenty of times in the past and looks best situated to take advantage of the pace scenario today. #1A LUV DOWN THE AISLE also fits. #6 QUEEN OF LAUGHS and #3 DOOLITTLE will both be bet hard for good reason but both may be hampered by a slow pace today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,6
#5 EASTBOUND is razor-sharp right now and has the versatility to either take them gate to wire or sit off anyone else who might want the lead today. #2 FREE DUBAI should improve considerably as he stretches back out in his second start of the season after a sprint prep. #1 MISS NAPLES is fast enough to beat the boys. #3 SURVEYOR is clearly good enough but hasn’t run as well on turf.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
#6 CLASS TIE and #7 HOLY AKADYA caught a tough field last time. Both finished well to get 5th and 6th respectively and should be much closer today. #9 POMPANO BEACH ROSE was a good third the last time she tried this level. She’ll be the main beneficiary if a slow pace develops today. #2 COME HOME CATE improved dramatically last time and gets a much better post today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6,7
#8 TOMMIE’S STAR simply has the most early speed in a relatively paceless race. It’s an evenly matched field on talent but he’s got that one big situational advantage. #6 LYCURGUS should improve with the added furlong and a trip closer to the rail. #3 HANDS ON was very good last time and would be no surprise. #1
Suggested bet: Win – 8
#1 ROLLS ROSS steps up but the ultra-consistent gelding is three for three at this tricky distance. #4 INDRAN didn’t take the turf last time and should relish the return to an elongated main-track sprint. #6 GAMMY’S A WINNER isn’t particularly consistent but he’s certainly good enough on his best day. #5 LIL MOON MAN showed blistering speed last time but was tiring late at a shorter distance.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,6
#3 BUSTER’S PRIDE is the only horse with proven form going this far on dirt. #2 GET A LIL IN is clearly good enough but must stretch his speed a lot further today. #7 MR. JONES has been excellent on turf this meet but hasn’t run as well on dirt in the past.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
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