ELEGANT EYE finally broke her maiden last out after multiple efforts knocking on the door. ONE DELIGHTFUL EAGLE warrants respect if regains last year's form coming off the bench. NONE AS VALIANT was mugged at the break last out and never recovered. Deserves another chance.

2 250 yards. 2-year-olds. Maiden. Purse: $11,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Kowboy Jim (Montoya, Frey)122/6-1

2: Shez Hot Hubba Hubba (Suarez Ricardo, Black)122/5-1

3: Painted Lasso (Torres, Charette-Hill)122/7-2

4: Splash a Tac (Pinon, Frey)122/15-1

5: Apollitical Debt (Goodwin, Hybsha)122/12-1

6: Ivorys Illusion (Tapia, Campos)122/10-1

7: Hail Yez Jess (Smith, Hunt)122/12-1

8: Hesa Gambler Man (Velazquez, Olmstead)122/2-1

9: Jess Wild for You (Clark, Harris)122/20-1

HESA GAMBLER MAN dueled throughout last race for best effort yet in brief career. KOWBOY JIM, PAINTED LASSO, and HAIL YEZ JESS are all first-time starters with quick works in preparation of their launching.

3 6 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance. Purse: $33,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Kato Miss (Joubert, Hanson)118/7-2

2: Pensador (Mojica, Bravo)119/2-1

3: Darkhorse Ty (Goodwin, Sheehan)119/8-1

4: Shady Shadow (Butler, Turco)123/5-2

5: Archarchmonarch (Martin, Jr., Rarick)123/6-1

6: Shooters Alley (A.Canchari, Litfin)119/10-1

SHADY SHADOW was second best in return race at a big price and should get perfect setup behind the wall of speed with Butler remaining aboard. Expect KATO MISS to come out smokin' and vying for command up front as she did last time out before fading to second. Flattered when winner came right back to win next time out. PENSADOR has been a well-bet, disappointing favorite last couple of efforts but seems like a natural fit in this small group.

4 About 1 mile, 70 yards. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance optional claiming: $25,000. Purse: $32,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Hey Didjanotis (Delorme, Van Winkle)119/4-1

2: Highwayormyway (Butler, Bravo)119/2-1

3: Miz Strawberry Dee (Mojica, Lund)119/7-2

4: Discreetly Grand (Rosier, Heitzmann)119/10-1

5: Luvin Bullies (Martin, Jr., Robertson)119/6-1

6: Julie Darlin (Franco, Perez)119/12-1

7: Penguini (A.Canchari, Stuart)119/6-1

8: Magnificent Margo (Rosier, Sharp)119/3-1

HIGHWAYORMYWAY ran for place honors after a rough start out of the gate last effort. Expect this filly to be in the hunt from the beginning with clean break. PENGUINI aimed too high in stakes race out of state with her last appearance this past February. Been freshened up with some solid drills for return race. DISCREETLY GRAND had some early traffic issues last out and failed to rally after that. Talented enough to back her up with her early speed and clean journey.

5 About 7½ furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Maiden claiming: $20,000. Purse: $14,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Gogogio (Rosier, Padilla)119/8-1

2: Arizona Ranger (C.Clark, McFarlane)119/8-1

3: Fair Winds Rose (Escobar, Sweere)119/15-1

4: Ladybug's Holiday (Carreno, Brinson)119/20-1

5: A J's Misfit (Delorme, Kirby)123/30-1

6: Live Forever (Hernandez, Westermann)123/6-1

7: Tiz a First Lady (A.Canchari, Bravo)119/4-1

8: Nomorehappy (Martin, Jr.,Miller)123/15-1

9: Kings Fairy Dancer (Mojica, Bravo)119/12-1

10: Elody (McNeil, Rodriguez-Guzman)119/10-1

11: Break In (Franco, Rhone)123/12-1

12: Schuyler Warrior (Butler, Robertson)119/3-1

13: Havingnoequal (Velazquez, Domenosky)123/6-1

SCHUYLER WARRIOR has never raced this cheap trying turf for the first time. Connections will draw money at the windows. LIVE FOREVER set the pace before giving way against tougher last out and should be a handful early stretching out. ARIZONA RANGER ran for place honors at this distance and level last out and might be on the right path with her development.

6 About 5 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Starter optional claiming: $5,000. Purse: $14,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Super Charlie (Franco, Litfin)123/5-2

2: World Famous Sam T (S.Bethke, T.Bethke)123/3-1

3: Let's Do It (Jimenez, Bethke)123/20-1

4: Leroidessioux (Velazquez, Scherer)123/4-1

5: Stig's Deputy (Delorme, Perez)123/15-1

6: Lil Man Will (McNeil, Turco)123/5-1

7: Wildcat Moon (Hernandez, Fields)123/6-1

8: Law Dog (P.Canchari, Hinojosa)123/12-1

SUPER CHARLIE plunges in class and should have terrific position to close on with a group loaded with early speed. LEROIDESSIOUX returns to the grass surface, where he won two back sprinting at Hawthorne Park. Confirmed closer will arrive to the party late. WILDCAT MOON and WORLD FAMOUS T are expected to clash from the get-go setting the tempo and are interesting options if speed holds.

7 1 mile. 3-year-old and up. Maiden special weight. Purse: $32,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Smooth Stroke (Martin, Jr., L.Rarick)118/5-1

2: Justcallme Charlie (Rosier, Rengstorf)118/12-1

3: Reigning Warrior (Velazquez, Scherer)118/3-1

4: The Saint (Franco, Smith)118/4-1

5: Darrenator (Butler, Rhone)118/7-2

6: Proxima (A.Canchari, Wolff)118/15-1

7: Hatties Jewel (Mojica, McShane)118/6-1

8: Somerset Bear (Delorme, Rhone)123/10-1

REIGNING WARRIOR will come flying out of the clouds with his late closing kick but like to see jockey Velazquez have the gelding sit a little closer to the expected soft fractions. THE SAINT failed to lead the field to the wire last out at Lone Star Park and most likely will try to do the same tonight with group full of chasers. SMOOTH STAKE forced the pace sprinting in lone start and might enjoy the added distance with ground-saving rail trip.

8 5½ furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance. Purse: $30,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Mr. Obeso (Cruz, Riecken)123/12-1

2: Harnersbach (Rosier, Lund)123/10-1

3: Shangrila Bar (Castro, Riecken)123/12-1

4: Smiling Charlie (A.Canchari, Robertson)123/6-1

5: Cupid's Delight (Butler, Bravo)119/3-1

6: Do Not Enter (Martin, Jr., Domenosky)123/9-2

7: Patty's Key (Mojica, Keller)123/9-2

8: Six Ninety One (Velazquez, Berndt)123/7-2

CUPID'S DELIGHT has consecutive wins coming in and has tactical speed to grab the lead or keep rivals honest up front. SMILING CHARLIE steps up in class after impressive closing win last out drawing away from the field. SIX NINETY ONE is training lights out for return race off an 11-month layoff, including bullet drills last three works.

9 1 mile. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance optional claiming: $25,000. Purse: $32,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Rocket Boss (McNeil, Craddock)121/10-1

2: Politicallycorrect (A.Canchari, Diodoro)123/5-2

3: Carouse (Coddington, Diodoro)119/5-1

4: National (Butler, L. Rarick)119/5-1

5: Sassy Moe (Franco, Brinson)119/6-1

6: Peonari (Martin, Jr., Craddock)121/8-1

7: My Brother Don (Carreno, W.Rarick)123/3-1

POLITICALLYCORRECT won last out on a muddy surface and clearly is fast enough to run with this group loaded with front runners to get perfect stalking trip. Stablemate CAROUSE, is a consistent money maker who's returning to the track after a two-month layoff. MY BROTHER DAN exits back-to-back, front-running victories against softer and enters tonight full of confidence.

10 1 mile. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming: $4,000. Purse: $10,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Water Issues (Butler, LaZarre)123/5-1

2: Clever Peaks (S.Bethke, LaZarre)123/15-1

3: Sudden Tempest (Velazquez, Sheehan)123/12-1

4: Lonely Lover (Rosier, Lund)123/8-5

5: Pink Lipgloss (Mojica, Rengstorf)123/5-2

6: Dakota Peach Pie (Martin, Jr., Rickert)123/10-1

7: Miss Taylor K (Delorme, Kirby)123/6-1

WATER ISSUES has never raced this cheap and seduces Butler to ride. Intriguing play at a square price. LONELY LOVER will be the one to catch to get the win, stretching out to two turns off consecutive place finishes. PINK LIPGLOSS is light on the winning side but usually gives respectful efforts. Drop in class might be the answer.

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