Race 2. A lot of uncertainties here, but I like the drop Risener is taking today. A little bit of a chance, but at 8-1 he might be worth a second look. Trappe is dropping a little bit less, but is adding blinkers. In his last he never got away from the gate and made no real effort, but he was 9/2 in his debut and has Steve Asmussen in his corner. Mr. Curiosity ran very well in his 2016 debut and switches to the RuRod barn. Irad stays for the ride.  3-2-7

Race 3.  Tough race with more than a few unknowns. I’m going with the horse that has had some experience, Jacqueline D.  Primary 3-6-7-9  (13, 15 if they draw in are contenders)

Race 4.  This is one of a couple of races today where there are a plethora of contenders. Saluda is at 15-1 on the ML but if you toss the last race on the turf, the prior race is competitive. Dreamboat Annie showed a little bit of speed last out and drops a bit in price. The drop should help her hold her speed longer. Lady Luciano has had a decent 2016 and her figures suggest she’s competitive here.  Primary 2-7-5  Secondary (1, 3)

Race 5.  I don’t think there is a real throw out in this race. Dom the Bomb had three races on the synthetic at AP but prior to that had a big number on the dirt in a higher class. Rich ‘n’ Tuck was over his head last race but is at a much kinder level today. Winter Games was claimed last out by DJ off a strong win at $32K and fits well at this level.  Primary 1-3-5  Secondary (4, 6, 7)

Race 6. I tend to look for horses that haven’t gotten too close to professional maiden status. The horses that fit best for me are Bright Side Up, Queenofthechannel, and Laquesta. Primary 1-3-5  Secondary (4, 6, 7)

Race 7. No Texting was claimed last out by RuRod who laid him off for nine months. Rudy is not known for horses coming off layoffs, but the horse has done well off the layoff previously. Should be the speed in this race, Shalako comes off a win at SAR and is actually looking for his fourth in a row. Steamboat Bill always seems to be competitive. Figures put him right in the middle of this race.  Primary 11-3-8  Secondary (2, 4, 5, 9)

Race 8.  Cadeyrn has been on my list of horses to keep an eye on, and should be the one to catch today. Flash Trading shipped in for Albert Stall and impressively beat a field $50K starter ALW horses. Should be the one bearing down on the leader in the stretch. Primary 4-5  Secondary (1, 6, 7)

Race 9.  On Leave hasn’t run a bad one in her short career and is looking for her third win in a row. Actually had a second at SAR as a 2YO. Pricedtoperfection is one of the three horses trained by Chad Brown. She ran decently in the BEL Oaks and has a win in a G3 at GP. Island Reward moves over to the Chad Brown barn and he is 24% first time with new charges. At 12-1 she could be the overlooked horse.   Primary 7-8-1  Secondary (2, 3, 4, 10)

Race 10. Rio Vista didn’t run badly last out with $50K starter ALW horses. Figures are competitive. Ellenvelyn just broke her maiden for $40K and should be in a good pressing position. The drop to 5.5F shouldn’t hurt. Peppermint Stick makes her second start for RuRod. She’s at 12-1 which is worth giving her a longer look.  Primary 11-8-1  Secondary (4, 6, 10)