Race 2      1/1A-4-2

Since Castellano is named on both horses, either Big Blue Talent or Alysaro will scratch. Alysaro was claimed last out by Asmussen and should be most of the speed if he goes. Big Blue Talent is not quite as fast out of the gate, but should be in a comfortable spot if he goes. Either way I like either to be there at the end. Aleander just came off a good win and doesn’t really change class level. Chase Lane drops almost in half for Pletcher/Velasquez.

Race 3      2-5-6

Azar comes off the horses to watch list for Pletcher/Velasquez. Site Road looked professional in his maiden debut. Unbridled Daddy was the winner of that Azar race and should be fit and ready here.

Race 4      2-7-3

Nickname had trouble at the start but still ran an even race. J La Tache was game in her debut and should be better today. Sky My Sky had trouble at the start. Love the two workouts since that one.

Race 5      1-7-3-8

Sanfiera is the preferred half of the entry. He ran fast fractions, had a clear lead but couldn’t hold. Should have a better idea today. Splendid Gold has been more at home at the $40K level and was closing in that same Sanfiera race. Glare Ice comes back in 8 days after running a good sprint on the dirt last out. Should be winging early. Jamaalaree has been competitive and looks like a potential play in the verticals.

Race 6      6-11-5

Baldonnel had no interest after being bumped at the start last out. Should do better at the route after dropping from NW1X to $40K. Ulysses drops back to the level at which he was taken and should be competitive. Humboldt and Frost should be battling up front and is better placed at the mile.

Race 7      1-7-4-10

Louisville First was slow at the break, rushed up to mid pack and did not have the energy to finish. Couple of nice works in prep for this. Ask the Lonely makes her second start off a short layoff. Nevin is high percentage in both categories. Acapella goes first time for Chad Brown and inherits the favorite role. Could have something to do with the $300K purchase price. Singsong goes first time for Kimmel and Castellano. Another $300K horse.

Race 8      1-7-9-8

Riviere Du Loup comes off the horses to watch list and is the prefered half of th entry. Market Outlook ran decently on the turf at SAR and drops down looking for the win. Picozza comes in off a win and a third at MTH and has competitive numbers. Pep the Champ closed for third at this distance and level last out and looks competitive here.

Race 9      8-3-4-7

Saratoga Heater was improved when dropped to this level last out. Comandante drops down to the level at which he last won. Escape to the Moon should be setting the pace and may steal this one. So Noted looks for three in a row and drops down to the claiming level for the try.

Race 10   4-5-8

Dynamic Decision makes a big drop from ALW NW1X to a $40K NW2L. Should be the move that tips him over the top. Trecastle was claimed last out by Maker and moves up  in price. He seems to have a lot of trouble at the gate, and perhaps the change from an apprentice to Rosario will make a difference. Stevie’s Moonshot should be coming late and the drop in price makes him far more dangerous.