RACE 1

4-5-1-7

In the opening race on the first Saturday night card in May, likely offered not long after the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs goes official, #4 Jimmysextragirl (9-5) looks to repeat after graduating against maiden claimers in local debut off the layoff for trainer Stacey Viands. #5 Single Mom (4-1) was good second last out and could notch first seasonal score here for trainer Tim Grams. #1 Bodes Sunset (5-2) returns from Laurel Park for trainer Crystal Pickett and looms a threat despite rail draw. #7 Doves Out (8-1) gets favorable outside draw here for trainer Rhea Pennella and merits respect in this spot.

RACE 2

5-6-1-9

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #5 House of Love (7-2) exits tough starter allowance and returns to winnable claiming spot for owner-trainer John Dillow. #6 Whoa Black Betty (3-1) won last out and gives trainer Stacey Viands chance to sweep the early daily double. #1 Upsy Daisy Do (5-1) has finished second in three of last four for trainer Cynthia Boys and merits respect in this spot. #9 Indian Fiber (9-2) looks to regain winning ways here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr.

RACE 3

5-4-1-2

In this rare, three-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event, #5 Prince Valeski (9-5) has shown glimpses of promise for trainer Ronney Brown and could graduate here. #4 Stephanopolous (8-5) has gradually improved with each start this year and gives trainer Stacey Viands chance to sweep the first three races on the card. #1 Yes Means No (6-1) gets favorable rail draw and could possibly shed longtime bridesmaid status with 11 second and eight third-place finishes from 34 previous outings. #2 Lucky Park (12-1) could complete several exotics at a generous price courtesy of inside draw.

RACE 4

5-7-8-1

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #5 Northern Heat (9-5) has been second in last three and looks to shed bridesmaid role as the likely choice here for owner-trainer Javier Contreras. #7 Cheese Louise (5-1) has won her last two and three of four for owner-trainer Lela Hanagan and certainly merits respect at a modest price here. #8 Thunderinthevalley (9-2) graduated against maiden claimers last out and could repeat here for trainer Carlos Mancilla. #1 Violane (20-1) tries claimers again after exiting allowance foes and could hit the board at a generous price for owner-trainer John McKee.

RACE 5

7-2-10-9

In this two-turn event for maiden claiming, #7 Angels Castle (3-1) was good second last out against maiden claimers and could graduate here for trainer Tim Grams. #2 Sister Joann (5-2) was fifth in debut and has a license to improve here for McKee. #10 Stella Seville (12-1) exits maiden special weight for trainer Kristy Gazzier and could surprise here at a generous price. #9 Creative Splendor (10-1) looks to graduate in fourth try for trainer Jeff Runco.

RACE 6

6-8-7-2

In this two-turn allowance for state-bred males, #6 Freedom Rider (5-2) was good second last out in allowance company and looms set to score at this level for Runco. #8 Doctor McCoy (7-2) has been looking to succeed at the level for several starts for trainer James W. Casey. #7 Tappin for Glory (8-1) was sixth off the bench and should improve off that effort for trainer Anthony Farrior. #2 Adding Machine (4-1) has been second twice and fourth once since graduating against maiden special weight foes for trainer William Earl Atkins and merits respect here.

RACE 7 – CONFUCIUS SAY STAKES

1-3-4-5

In the first of two $75,000 stakes races on the card, #1 Penguin Power (8-5) exits open stakes at Laurel Park and two-time Onion Juice BC hero looms the one to beat from the rail for trainer Jeff Runco in the Confucius Say. #3 V.I.P. Ticket (5-2) was third against allowance foes at Laurel Park last out and local A Huevo champion last fall certainly merits respect in here for trainer Jerry O’Dwyer. #4 Hero’s Man (5-1) has won both of his starts this year against allowance foes this year for trainer James W. Casey and returns to stakes company. #5 North Atlantic (8-1) makes seasonal debut here for Runco and arrives with solid 17-17-10 slate and nearly $630,000 banked from 49 career tries.

RACE 8 – ITS BINN TOO LONG STAKES

6-7-2-3

In the second of two $75,000 stakes races on the card, #6 Talent Expected (3-1) has won twice in four starts and exits sharp allowance score last out for trainer Tim Grams and owner-breeder Dennis Finger. #7 That Kenney Kid (9-2) looks to regain winning ways after taking Triple Crown Nutrition BC here last fall for Runco. #2 Peppa Starr (3-1) failed to fire in allowance event last out and looks to rebound here for Contreras. #3 Door Buster (6-1) graduated against maiden special weight last out for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame but makes first try against winners in stakes debut.

RACE 9

10-9-7-6

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #10 Wolfinbarger (9-2) may have found right spot for score for Farrior. #9 Wasjuannowpaul (6-1) also looks to regain winning ways in this spot here for trainer Kevin Joy. #7 Catch My Caboose (4-1) seeks first tally in five tries for trainer Michael Weeks. #6 Rocket Road (8-1) is always a factor at this level here and could prevail at a generous price for Carlisle.