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Race 1 – Maiden Claiming – 8F 110Y – Dirt – 11:20
Win: Italian Wine (100%)
Place: Grande Novella (100%)
Show: Buck’s Howl (62%)
Alternative: Runnin On (50%)
Notes
Italian Wine leads with full consensus, with Grande Novella and Buck’s Howl seen as prime place and show options. Some analysts also mention Lufkin and Mo Finds for value.
Race 2 – Maiden Special Weight – 1105Y – Turf – 11:49
Win: Augustinian (112%)
Place: Finding Candy (88%)
Show: Augustinian (50%)
Alternative: Pop (50%)
Notes
Augustinian is the clear leader, but analysts note the field is tough. Finding Candy and Pop are highlighted for exotics and wider coverage.
Race 3 – Claiming – 8F – Dirt – 12:18
Win: Sheshimaintenance (112%)
Place: Madness (88%)
Show: Sheshimaintenance (62%)
Alternative: Star Of Saturn (62%)
Notes
Sheshimaintenance dominates expert picks, with Madness and Worldly Beauty as place and show considerations. Star Of Saturn is often cited as a surprise.
Race 4 – Maiden Special Weight – 8F 110Y – Turf – 12:47
Win: Restless Dreamer (100%)
Place: Mystic Sea (75%)
Show: Via Veneto (62%)
Alternative: Restless Dreamer (50%)
Notes
Restless Dreamer and Mystic Sea are consensus favorites, with Via Veneto and Starship Bella frequently included in exotics.
Race 5 – Handicap – 1214Y – Dirt – 13:16
Win: Great Venezuela (100%)
Place: Twirling Queen (88%)
Show: Choose Joy (62%)
Alternative: Le Amazonia (50%)
Notes
Pick Pony analysts highlight Great Venezuela as the top pick, with Twirling Queen and Choose Joy seen as solid place and show options. Le Amazonia may surprise.
Race 6 – Maiden Claiming – 8F 110Y – Dirt – 13:46
Win: Lucky Berry (100%)
Place: Estrella (62%)
Show: Estrella (62%)
Alternative: Mischievous Scout (62%)
Notes
Lucky Berry is the clear favorite, with Estrella and Mischievous Scout widely considered for exotics and wider bets.
Race 7 – Claiming – 1651Y – Turf – 14:16
Win: Miss Rummikub (88%)
Place: Catalyzed (75%)
Show: Catalyzed (62%)
Alternative: Miss Rummikub (50%)
Notes
Miss Rummikub and Catalyzed are the most frequently selected, with Mimi Willy and Mary Marguerite sometimes mentioned as value plays.
Race 8 – Maiden Special Weight – 1323Y – Dirt – 14:46
Win: Clean Winner (100%)
Place: Curly Sue (75%)
Show: Once And Floral (62%)
Alternative: Canton (62%)
Notes
Clean Winner is the consensus top pick, with Curly Sue, Once And Floral, and Canton seen as strong for exotics and place bets.
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming – 8F – Turf – 15:15
Win: Starship Melody (75%)
Place: Free To Roam (75%)
Show: Zo Zucchera (62%)
Alternative: World Traveler (62%)
Notes
Starship Melody and Free To Roam are the top picks, with Zo Zucchera and World Traveler occasionally mentioned as value options.
Race 10 – Claiming – 1542Y – Dirt – 15:45
Win: Five Eyes Onmichel (100%)
Place: Drink Deeply (88%)
Show: Drink Deeply (75%)
Alternative: Areacodefiveoone (62%)
Notes
Five Eyes Onmichel and Drink Deeply dominate the picks, with Areacodefiveoone and Threedots Andadash frequently included for exotics.
Recommended Exotic Bets and Value Plays
- Race 1: Box Italian Wine, Grande Novella, and Buck’s Howl in exacta; include Lufkin and Mo Finds for trifecta value.
- Race 2: Key Augustinian in exacta and trifecta; use Finding Candy and Pop for broader coverage.
- Race 3: Sheshimaintenance and Madness key in exacta; include Star Of Saturn for trifecta.
- Race 4: Restless Dreamer and Mystic Sea in exacta; Via Veneto and Starship Bella for trifecta.
- Race 5: Great Venezuela and Twirling Queen in exacta; Choose Joy for trifecta.
- Race 6: Lucky Berry and Estrella in exacta; Mischievous Scout for trifecta.
- Race 7: Miss Rummikub and Catalyzed in exacta; Mimi Willy for trifecta.
- Race 8: Clean Winner and Curly Sue in exacta; Once And Floral and Canton for trifecta.
- Race 9: Starship Melody and Free To Roam in exacta; Zo Zucchera for trifecta.
- Race 10: Five Eyes Onmichel and Drink Deeply in exacta; Areacodefiveoone for trifecta.
