Race 1      7-4-1

With all the defections the Asmussen firster inherits the win slot. Rose Cape is one of the better bred for the turf. The RuRod entry both sold for more than their stud fee and RuRod is decent with first timers.

Race 2      2-1-5

She’s Marvy has a second at BEL and the best lifetime figure. Should be the leader early. First off the claim with Nevin who is 25%  with new runners. Miss Loretta Lynn drops to her lowest level in search of a win. First time on the dirt showed some potential. Quit Smokin ran well when dropped to this level last out and figures to be competitive.

Race 3      7-1-5

Lone Trader seems most at home on the turf and the cutback in distance looks to be in his favor. Icefield ran a strong race, just missing the win. Goes for the strong McLaughlin barn. Fourth of July was another who just missed when placed on the turf. Competitive in this field.

Race 4      3-7-5

Arbitrator raced well last out on the BEL dirt and has been signaling a breakthrough for a while. Kabang overcame a far outside post last out and showed good courage throughout. Should be the ruling speed. Ice Cutter looks like the one that will be coming fast in the stretch.

Race 5      7-3-9

This is very competitive race and there are a number of horses that have a shot. Idle American was over his head against the NY turf stakes stars last out. Looks much better placed with this group. Macagone is one of the speedier runners and has consistently competitive figures. Elroi figures to be the best of the closers.

Race 6      4-7-13

Hail Cornell gets first lasix for Mott and makes a drop to the claiming ranks after being competitive with better. Knacque has some back figures that would put her on top of the field. Busted Handle draws in and looked good first time on the turf.

Race 7      2-4-5

Sharp Quality is the top speed and is dangerous if unchallenged. Annie Walker is better on the fast dirt and has the numbers to be the winner. In Haste ran well at DEL second time off the layoff. Should run his top race today.

Race 8      6-7-8-4

Partisan Politics was not embarrassed losing to the extremely talented Lady Eli twice last year and comes out for Chad Brown, a 29% trainer off the long layoff. Two year old figs suggest a lot of talent and if she’s matured well should be the danger. Angela Renee has been with nothing but top three year old fillies, albeit on the dirt. Can’t discount given the powerful figures. My Year Is a Day was a useful runner in France and ran a good conditioning race first time in the states in a G3 at CD. Improvement likely. Sivoliere is the other Chad Brown runner. Had a troubled start last out on the GP turf and with a better trip is one of the horses with a shot to win.

Race 9      3-2-5

O’Bear drops from MSW to this claiming affair in search of a win and at 12-1 ML is worth a look. Stardom has been gelded since last seen here in 2014 and gets the top bug boy for the trip. River Knight is another dropping from MSW back to the MCL ranks where he has run better races.