Selections are before scratches, and are for a fast dirt and races still on the turf.

Race 1      2-4-1

Holders Season was a $280K purchase and landed in the Pletcher barn. Last workout cements the pick. Wave of Glory has a series of nice works and Ryerson is 21% first time out. Lewis Bay goes for the Borwn/Ortiz combo. Bernardini progeny are usually good at the sprint distances early in their careers.

Race 2      5-7-2

Arctic Ocean had two mediocre races on wet tracks but before that won at the Ocala Training Center one-day meet. He has a second over the BEL turf and is two of three in the money on the turf. Dot Product has not been out of the money in four starts on the BEL turf. Should be in a good pressing position. Saratoga Karaoke has had fair success on the BEL turf and has the numbers to compete in this field.

Race 3      2-6-3

Carrumba broke her maiden at a route a couple of weeks ago at SAR. Her maiden voyage was a solid second over this BEL dirt. Intervening work was sharp. Ayaady has not had a run over the dirt but her turf race numbers are impressive. Dangerous if she adapts. Piccolo Flats has a lot of experience including two wins at BEL. Usually runs with heart.

Race 4      5-6-9-1

Girls Secret was a $500K purchase. She seemed to need her first and Dutrow is strong second time out. Gray Stark made a big move in the stretch last out and should get enough pace to run at. Breakfast Time is the other going for Chad Brown who is 31% with second start maidens. Castellano stays for the trip. Alto Belle is the Pletcher/Velasquez entrant. Works look promising.

Race 5      3-6-8

Star Dynasty won on a fast SAR track for $30K and was taken in that race by Danny Gargan. Faltered in the mud last time at $40K and drops into a bottom level claimer. If she wins and gets taken Gargan barely breaks even, so the move carries some concern, but the figures say she is the one to beat. Tia Lana fits with this group, especially after fighting to the wire in her SAR start. Should be part of the early pace picture. Little Miss Julia is another taking a major plunge in price, but based on where she was competitive in the past she might just be in the right spot.

Race 6      8-12-6

Lady Kreesa has had good success at BEL and is 1 for 1 at this distance. She’s versatile in her running style, and at her best she looks as good as anything in the race. Lamontagne has to overcome the outside post but she’s shown plenty of speed and a will to finish. Top Sheet is only making her fourth start and has room to improve. Blinkers go on today and she’s well bred for the distance.

Race 7      4-8-3

Readtheprospectus goes back to the dirt for new trainer David JAcobson after a win on the turf. His best figures have been on the dirt and with his best effort he should top the field. Noble Moon has shown a liking for BEL and is 1 for 1 at the distance. Has the best last race figure and actually was better than looked in the Alydar. Hartford makes his third start for Todd Pletcher. He looked great coming offa year and a half layoff and the workouts say she should still be in good shape.

Race 8      7-6-8

Gallery won the Manila at BEL at a mile, drops down to six furlongs today. He’s breed outstanding for the sprint distance and has the best last race figure. Cyclogenisis was part of the Weaver contingent that traveled to Ascot. He was a good two year old, winning his maiden at SAR and the Laurel Futurity. His return from England in the Quick Call was better than looked and he should be ready for a top today. Ready for Rye has been with much better and looks to wire a decent stakes field today. His OC$62 race was smashing, and he will be a danger today.

Race 9      5-1/1A-6-11

Broughton Kitten was claimed by Gullo two back. Throw out the last race – he’s back at a much better level. Longshot pick of the day for me. The entry of Let’s Wrap It Up and Valuetempo looks strong against this group. Valuetempo might be the stronger and he gets a good switch to Castellano. All My Trails wasn’t bad in his first with winners and drops down a couple of levels searching for the win today. Blue Shark has to overcome the outside post and doesn’t have a lot of natural speed. Despite wearing the favorite’s role. He’s got a lot to overcome but does have Irad in his corner.