RACE 1

1-7-4-2

In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn maiden $15,000 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Odina (7-2) gets the nod for a mild upset to kick off the card for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame. #7 Isle Be There (6-5) was solid second at this level last out after exiting maiden special weight company and looms a potential odds-on choice here for trainer Jeff Runco. #4 Awesome Moon (5-2) has been third and fourth in two tries at this level since leaving maiden special weight foes and merits respect her for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #2 Ellies At Windsor (15-1) could complete several gimmicks at a generous price for trainer and former jockey Kristy Petty.

RACE 2

4-1-5-2

In this interesting, two-turn starter allowance for fillies and mares to cap the early daily double, #4 Dulcimer Dame (7-5) has already won a pair of similar events to kick off the campaign for trainer Anthony Farrior and looks for a third straight score as the likely odds-on selection. #1 Sheriff’s Kid (5-1) was second at this level two back and exits allowance company last out and looms a threat with coveted rail draw. #5 Divine Fashion (4-1) has also already recorded a pair of wins to start the year and gives Farrior solid chance to run one-two in this spot. #2 Miner’s Gem (6-1) makes seasonal debut here for trainer Hugh McMahon but boasts seven wins in 20 prior outings and deserves a look.

RACE 3

5-3-8-1

In this competitive, two-turn $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #5 Lady Whistledown (7-2) makes her local debut for trainer Carlos Mancilla and gets the nod for mild upset here. #3 Maysville Miss (2-1) was solid second at the level last out for Farrior and looms the logical favorite in this spot. #8 Irish Samurai (5-2) was good third last out for trainer Ronney Brown and will get ample support despite outside draw. #1 Pretty Spectacular (8-1) gets favorable rail draw and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here.

RACE 4

5-4-3-2

In this interesting, one-turn starter allowance dash for older males, #5 Company Clown (6-5) makes seasonal debut after ending previous campaign with a win and seeks second straight here for trainer David Walters. #4 Ruling (5-2) prevailed against claimers in his seasonal debut for trainer Jack Hurley and seeks second straight tally and mild upset in this spot. #3 Kukulkan (5-1) also arrives off a win in his seasonal debut for trainer MIguel Ramos Agosto and looks for mild surprise here. #2 Black Candy (12-1) makes seasonal debut in here for trainer Mark Tomczak after facing tougher in last three outings at Mountaineer Park.

RACE 5

1-2-7-6

in this wide open, two-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #1 Mo Stylish (4-1) makes local debut after facing tougher at other venues and gets favorable draw with solid chance to garner diploma in 14th attempt. #2 Kathy Only (15-1) makes career debut off series of modest workouts but looks poised to play a genuine spoiler role here. #7 Kerford’s Commish (5-1) makes local debut for owner-trainer Justin Nixon and cannot be overlooked in this spot. #6 Unbridled Irish (3-1) returns after several outings at Laurel Park for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the tepid favorite here.

RACE 6

5-1-2-7

In this rare, intriguing, three-turn starter allowance event for older males, #5 Honor the Fleet (3-1) was second in recent local outing and gets the nod for very mild upset here for trainer Kieron Magee. #1 Jammin Jimtown (5-2) won at this level last out for trainer Wade Sanderson and looms the likely favorite from the coveted rail here. #2 Improbable Story (7-2) makes local debut off two recent tries at Turfway Park and certainly merits respect in this spot. #7 Albertano (4-1) has started the year well at Laurel and gives Magee decent chance to run one-two here.

RACE 7

7-3-1-4

In the Saturday night feature, an interesting, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #7 Ghostly Squall (3-1) gets favorable outside draw for seasonal debut for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and rates a mild upset here. #3 Merci Road (7-5) was sharp second last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and has been the runner-up three times over the strip since graduating at Colonial Downs last summer. #1 Deemed Essential (4-1) was solid second in seasonal debut after besting claimers two back and gives Farrior decent chance to run one-two in this spot. #4 Shutupn’kissme (8-1) was modest fourth in local debut following a victory against claimers and gives McKee modest chance to run one-two here.

RACE 8

2-1-8-7

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Clearly Visible (8-1) was solid third in seasonal debut last out for trainer Kevin Joy and gets the nod for mild surprise in the nightcap. #1 Ravenel (10-1) makes seasonal debut after ending previous campaign with a win and could forge mild upset here for trainer Chris Harting. #8 China Cat (2-1) exits two tougher spots and looms the solid post time choice here for trainer Wade Sanderson. #7 Temporarily (5-2) was solid second in seasonal debut for trainer Ernest Haynes of Lake Ponchatrain fame and merits respect in this spot.

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