RACE 1: CLAIMING $20,000 (CONDITIONED), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 5 1/2 FURLONGS (GRASS)

8-5-9-10

#8 Tall Order (5-2) drops from Maryland-restricted allowance company for his third start off the layoff. He made decent ground in the stretch in his last start before getting outkicked, still losing by less than three lengths. He just missed in a few tries against those types last year, and should be much better off against these. #5 Claudee Boy (10-1) took a big step forward second off the layoff last out, closing just a few strides behind #9 Boss Man J J (8-1) and losing second to that rival by a nose. I don’t know if Claudee Boy can duplicate that effort, since it’s an outlier from his other recent grass races, but he’s moving in the right direction, and will also likely be a better price than Boss Man J J. That one has raced since then, when he flattened out going a mile last out. He should enjoy the cutback around one turn.

RACE 2: CLAIMING $20,000 (CONDITIONED), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 6 FURLONGS

1-2-5-4

#1 Pudd’n N Pie (8-5) has run in the 80s twice in her three starts since getting claimed by Jerry Robb in mid-April. Her only bad race for the Robb barn came when she tried to press the pace two starts ago, and faded to fourth. As long as she doesn’t get too eager, she’ll get a nice trip off the leaders and kick by them. I’m willing to give #2 Maddie Ten (2-1) a mulligan for her last start. She took a jump up to first-level foes, stretched out to a mile, and lost forward position at the start after getting jostled around. These look like much better circumstances for her to run her best. #5 Prize Debate (3-1) switches back to dirt after a flat try on the Penn National grass last out, but won her last dirt start impressively against non-winners of two foes. She’s moving in the right direction and has a similar style as Pudd’n N Pie, at a better price.

RACE 3: MAIDEN CLAIMING $45,000, 3, 4, AND 5-YEAR-OLDS, FILLIES AND MARES, 1 MILE (GRASS)

4-1-2-5

#4 Saint Devereaux (4-1) was well-bet on debut in a wide-open maiden claiming contest, and closed well from last to get fourth in a race where the pacesetters held strong. She’s stretching out from 5 1/2 furlongs here, but shouldn’t have much trouble with the extra distance. #1 Steam Knot (9-2) couldn’t get to the front going shorter last out and ran a subpar race, but ran back-to-back 75s in her last two route efforts, where she set the pace both times. She should get to the front here and lead them for as long as she can. #2 Magic in the Park (2-1) was third in each of her first two starts of the year, both of them against better fields at this level. She just might not have enough closing punch to win, but if nothing else, she should make some mild ground late and get a slice.

RACE 4: STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING $12,500, 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 1/8 MILES

4-6-5-1

#4 Fortune’s Fool (7-2) had little shot behind loose leader Helms Deep on a wet track last out, but he hasn’t run worse than an 82 in his last four starts on a fast track. He’s been scratched three times since his last race on May 5, most recently a trainer scratch on June 22, but he’s worked well in the meantime, suggesting Lacey Gaudet has kept him in top condition. #6 Walk Away Joe (9-5) is the only one in the field to run in the 80s in his last three starts, and he’s done so six times in a row. He has the best late pace figures in the race, and should be charging on late. #5 Morning Thoughts (6-1) races first off the claim by Anthony Farrior, who will give Arnaldo Bocachica a leg up. This one could find himself on the front end in a race without much early speed.

RACE 5: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 1 1/16 MILES (GRASS)

9-11-2-7

#9 Hit the Road Brat (2-1) will try to keep her brat summer going with another victory. She won her debut last out for the Graham Motion barn, which doesn’t always hit with their debuters, with a strong 78. It was a strong effort, as she chased down the favored early leader, who set moderate early fractions. #11 Ninja Abarrio (4-1) came from way out of it, albeit into a strong early pace, to get second at this level last out. It was a much-improved race over her first grass start. #7 Waridi Candy (6-1) exits the same race as Ninja Abarrio, in which she was a mild sixth. However, it was her first start in six months, while Ninja Abarrio had the benefit of a consistent racing schedule. This one has run in the 80s three times in her last four starts. In the only time she didn’t in that stretch, she got up to win despite a slow early pace, which may have depressed her figure.

RACE 6: CLAIMING $12,500 (N/W2L), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 7 FURLONGS

9-2-5-4

#9 At First Sight (9-2) ran a big race second off the bench last out, closing for second despite getting bumped around the break and losing early position. She should prompt the pace from the outside and pounce on the turn. #2 Molly of Stratford (9-5) consistently ran in the low-70s over the winter at Oaklawn Park, and now makes her first start on dirt since getting claimed by Kieron Magee. #5 Funzalo (15-1) might want more distance than this, but has the best last-out dirt figure in the field by five points and great late pace figures. She’s a must-use for underneath spots at a great price.

RACE 7: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLCIMAING (N/W2X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 MILE (GRASS)

1-8-5-6

#1 Sir London (9-5) converted a great trip to victory with a career-best 92 two races back at Gulfstream Park, then made decent ground at Churchill Downs last out despite not getting a pace to close into. The Graham Motion/Jorge Ruiz trainer/jockey combo has been a dangerous one all season long. #8 Crisper (15-1) ran a big race first off a 7 1/2-month break two starts back, getting up for second behind a gate-to-wire winner in the With Anticipation Stakes at Penn National. He was flat at Parx last out, but is poised for a rebound here at an inflated number. #5 Storm the Court (4-1) won the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in a 45-1 upset, and hasn’t won since. He ran a respectable third first time in the Lacey Gaudet barn last out, and the figures he ran in two-turn races last year would win this race.

RACE 8: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING (N/W2X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 MILE

1A-2-4-6

This is a virtual rematch of the 7th race on June 8. Five of the seven horses who ran that day are back here. #1A Search Engine (2-1) won that race, lasting through pace pressure and holding off the late rally of #4 Armando R (5-2). Search Engine might be even better going a one-turn mile with Jaime Rodriguez in the saddle, and has room to improve further third off the Jamie Ness claim. Armando R will almost certainly fall too far off the pace to win, but his closing punch should be good enough for a share, as usual. #2 Your Analysis (4-1) is one of three in here to run at least an 86 in each of his last three dirt starts. One of them, Armando R, has flaws that have already been discussed, and the other, Excellorator, hasn’t raced in 14 1/2 months. This one was flat at Delaware Park last out, but has run big races in his last two starts on this strip.