The $200K Skidmore Stakes (Race 2) for 2YOs headlines the 11-race card. Once again, nothing but blue skies and abundant sunshine are in the forecast. Note to those planning a day at the track: Be sure to pack an umbrella! First race post time is 1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT.
Race 1 (1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT) — $60K CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 4YOs & up going a mile
#6 TRADE SECRET (6-1 morning line) as she moves up in class off the claim for Rudy Rodriquez with Jose Ortiz picking up the mount. I also like #7 PRETTI XTREME (2-1) for trainer Linda Rice, who brings back surprisingly sharp Dylan Davis to ride.
Race 2 (1:41 p.m. ET/10:41 a.m. PT) — $150K SKIDMORE STAKES for 2YOs going 5 ½ furlongs on turf
#3 GOVERNOR SAM (7-5 morning line) for trainer George Weaver and excellent young rider Tyler Gaffalione, and #6 RAISE THE BAR (9-5) for turf master Wesley Ward with Johnny Velazquez riding.
Race 3 (2:13 p.m. ET/11:13 a.m. PT) — $95K ALLOWANCE for NY-bred 3YOs & up going 6 ½ furlongs
#4 TOSCANO (3-1 morning line) for infrequent Spa visitor Larry Rivelli. He hires Jose Ortiz to replace brother Irad, who is under suspension. Pitch last race, and with either Ortiz aboard, the gelding has the look of a winner.
Race 4 (2:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. PT) — $45K CLAIMING for 3YOs going a mile
#1 DUNE ROAD & #1A CHALKY CAT (both 7-2 morning line) with Kendrick Carmouche & Jose Lezcano, respectively, aboard, #5 WHISKEY N SODA (2-1) with hot Dylan Davis aboard, and #6 FRIZZANTE (9-2) with Frankie Dettori in the irons.