Post time: 5 p.m. Lock of the day: Caught Off Guard (7th race). Value play of the day: Wings From Above (9th race). Big score: 50-cent Pick 5 ticket— Race 5 (2,6/2,5,6,7,8,11/6/1,2/2,4,6,7), $48.

1. 4½ furlongs. State bred. Fillies. 2-year-olds. Maiden special weight. Purse: $33,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Little Sneaky (Lindsay, VanWinkle) 118/5-1

2: Dashing Darling (Barajas, Silva) 118/12-1

3: Vintage Port (Gallardo, Rosin) 118/2-1

4: Mariarosadelaserda (Roman, Biehler) 118/9-2

5: Pepper N Mint (Pena, Woolley Jr.) 118/8-1

6: Take Charge Lilah (Rodriguez, Bethke) 118/6-1

7: Mary B’s Legacy (Carmona, Robertson) 113/3-1

MARY B’S LEGACY (7) makes her career debut and tries to live up to her name. Offspring of her mother, Our Sweet Mary B, have won over $1.5 million, including the all-time Minnesota-bred earner, Hot Shot Kid. The Robertson barn will have her well-prepared. MARIAROSADELASERDA (4) has a series of nice works for her debut and barn can win first out. VINTAGE PORT (3) debuts for a jockey/trainer combo that hits at 33%.

2. 4½ furlongs. State bred. Fillies. 2-year-olds. Maiden special weight. Purse: $33,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Miss Stilettos (Fuentes, Biehler) 118/3-1

2: She’s Just Divine (Valenzuela, Biehler) 118/6-1

3: Carson Bay (Carmona, Scherer) 113/5-2

4: Competitive Nature (Harr, Hanson) 118/12-1

5: Wildcat Minny (Roman, Padilla) 118/9-2

6: Flatter Me Baby (Rodriguez, Bethke) 118/6-1

7: Where’s Marilyn (Quinonez, Riecken) 118/5-1

MISS STILETTOS (1) comes from a sire that produces 13% first-out winners for two-year-old starters. Top jockey breaks from the rail so she will need to break cleanly to hold her position. WHERE’S MARILYN (7) has a start under her belt, so her experience is a huge asset. Tough post position but has early speed. WILDCAT MINNY (5) was forced wide in her debut. Hoping for a better trip in this one.

3. 7½ furlongs on turf. Fillies and mares. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming: $20,000. Purse: $20,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Dixie Girl To (Pena, Westermann) 122/10-1

2: Sunshine Fever (Valenzuela, Rengstorf) 122/4-1

3: Short Stretch (Rodriguez, Biehler) 117/5-2

4: Delusional Dream (Lindsay, Sheehan) 122/10-1

5: Winze (Morales, Rushton) 122/15-1

6: Rollin Blackout (Roman, Sheehan) 122/5-1

7: All About Me (Quinonez, Rosas) 122/9-5

ALL ABOUT ME (7) appears to be the only speed. Will try to cross over from the outside post, establish an early lead and dictate the pace to conserve energy for the stretch and fend off the closers. ROLLIN BLACKOUT (6) ships up north from Louisiana to the course where she captured her two career wins. Trying to regain her 2023 Canterbury form. SUNSHINE FEVER (2) is third off the layoff for a barn that excels with that move.

4. 5½ furlongs. State bred. Open. 2-year-olds. Maiden special weight. Purse: $33,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Blushing Bee (Da Silva, Westermann) 118/15-1

2: It’s Miles (Gallardo, Berndt) 118/4-1

3: Pierre Noel (Fuentes, Biehler) 118/3-1

4: Wocka Wocka (Lindsay, VanWinkle) 118/8-1

5: Mor Tiger Paw (Rodriguez, Bethke) 118/10-1

6: I’ll Make Bank (Valenzuela, Hone) 118/5-1

7: Arjun for Karz (Pena, Espinoza) 118/10-1

8: Whiskeysippi River (Roman, VanWinkle) 118/6-1

9: Beggin for Trouble (Harr, Rengstorf) 118/5-1

PIERRE NOEL (3) showed speed from an outside post in his career debut. Moves inside a couple of positions and Fuentes retains the mount which is a sign of confidence. I’LL MAKE BANK (6) is from a sire that has produced many first-out winners. His workouts have been solid in preparation for his debut. BEGGIN FOR TROUBLE (9) showed speed in his only start but must navigate a difficult post position.

5. 5 furlongs on turf. Open. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance optional claiming: $12,500. Purse: $30,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Back to Selling (Harr, Rengstorf) 122/12-1

2: Whistler (Fuentes, Williams) 124/9-2

3: Crocodile Tears (Valenzuela, Rarick) 122/6-1

4: Yo Dawg (Gallardo, Berndt) 122/7-2

5: Future Perfect (Carmona, Robertson) 117/4-1

6: Philo Beddoe (Rodriguez, Rhone) 122/2-1

7: Bellamys Roan (Da Silva, Westermann) 122/15-1

8: King of the Palace (Pena, Tracy) 119/12-1

PHILO BEDDOE (6) has blazing early speed and isn’t afraid to use it. His plan will be to break sharply, try to clear the field and then dare them to catch him. He will appreciate returning to turf. WHISTLER (2) is 2-for-2 at this specialty distance with both wins coming over the local lawn but faces significantly tougher here. CROCODILE TEARS (3) has been competitive at this distance but must improve.

6. 5½ furlongs. Fillies and mares. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming: $5,000. Purse: $12,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Astern Maid (Barajas, Silva) 119/15-1

2: Haute Charlotte (Harr, Riecken) 124/8-1

3: Run Bambi Run (Roman, Espinoza) 124/12-1

4: Miss Double (Quinonez, Espinoza) 124/12-1

5: Bohemian Jiggles (Pena, Silva Jr.) 119/3-1

6: Brief Note (Rodriguez, Martinez) 124/10-1

7: Alexandra’s Song (Gallardo, Berndt) 119/8-1

8: Autism Counts (Da Silva, Silva Jr.) 119/9-2

9: Spoiled Brat (Disdier, Silva Jr.) 124/20-1

10: Yoda Glitz (Carmona, Robertson) 114/8-1

11: Collier (Morales, Litfin) 119/4-1

BOHEMIAN JIGGLES (5) is third off the layoff for a successful claiming barn. Showed substantial improvement when dropping to this level in last. Looking to make another step forward. AUTISM COUNTS (8) is another Silva-trained entrant along with the top pick. Has been third in her last three starts and could be closing late. HAUTE CHARLOTTE (2) lost all chance in last after rearing at the start.

7. 1 mile on turf. State bred. Open. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance. Purse: $34,000.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Catrick (Valenzuela, VanWinkle) 119/12-1

2: Whatsyourobjective (Da Silva, Berndt) 119/6-1

3: Outofthedark (Quinonez, Padilla) 119/7-2

4: Gabriel’s Legend (Harr, Donlin Jr.) 124/9-2

5: Mach Two (Fuentes, Biehler) 119/5-1

6: Caught Off Guard (Gallardo, Berndt) 119/2-1

7: Got Ghosted (Rodriguez, Rhone) 119/6-1

CAUGHT OFF GUARD (6) is feeling good after reeling off back-to-back wins. Showed a new dimension in last while going wire-to-wire. That versatility is a major advantage depending how the pace develops. WHATSYOUROBJECTIVE (2) didn’t show the same late kick he displayed when breaking his maiden but with only two career starts, has plenty of upside. OUTOFTHEDARK (3) has been favored in past two at this level. Good connections get another shot.

8. 1 mile. Open. 3-year-olds and up. Allowance optional claiming: $20,000. Purse: $30,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Secret Potion (Fuentes, Hone) 122/9-2

2: Central Park (Pena, Silva Jr.) 122/4-1

3: Hey Now (Harr, Kenney) 122/12-1

4: Slim Slow Slider (Carmona, Bethke) 117/5-1

5: Roses by Liam (Roman, Padilla) 122/6-1

6: Quality Rags (Gallardo, Lund) 122/8-1

7: Crocodilehunter (Quinonez, Padilla) 122/8-1

8: Il Capitano (Rodriguez, Litfin) 122/5-2

CENTRAL PARK (2) woke up in last for her first win for the new connections. Stretches out for the first time in a couple of years but is more than capable of running a big one at this distance. SECRET POTION (1) has speed and the inside post. Top jockey climbs aboard and will be able to see how the pace develops before committing. SLIM SLOW SLIDER (4) ran a nice second in the slop when last seen.

9. 6 furlongs. Fillies and mares. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming: $10,000. Purse: $16,500.

#: Horse, Jockey, Trainer Wt./Odds

1: Chaparrita (Barajas, Silva) 124/3-1

2: Freebritney (Quinonez, Martinez) 124/9-2

3: Firenspice (Carmona, Rushton) 119/6-1

4: Pacific Zip (Da Silva, Silva Jr.) 124/5-2

5: Hotasapistol (Gallardo, Donlin) 124/6-1

6: Sea Level (Fuentes, Biehler) 124/5-1

7: Wings From Above (Harr, Riecken) 124/10-1

WINGS FROM ABOVE (7) showed effective early speed this winter/spring at Oaklawn but didn’t bring that speed north with her. Maybe the drop in class will give her the confidence she needs. SEA LEVEL (6) also gets some class relief after facing better. Looking to recapture the form she had at Remington last winter. FREEBRITNEY (2) is third off the layoff and showed some improvement last time out.

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