Lane 3 for the turf on a course which took significant rain during yesterday's storm that swept through the area. The course is labeled as good, and the Going-stick rating is 9.8. The wind is out of the west.
Mexican Hat should be the clear-cut favorite in the featured first-level allowance. After running second in an N1X on turf July 8, she's returning to the main track, on which she graduated comfortably in her North American debut in May. Recent maiden breaker Mystic Nile could be the main threat.
The venerable 11yo Gentleman Jackson seeks his 21st win in the third, a $6.25K claimer. Cadillac Red, with bar shoes on, is another contender in the seven-furlong sprint on the Tapeta.
The Jackpot Hi 5 carryover is $139K for the ninth and final race. Hessenfield and Silent Contempt are the protagonists in the $6.25K conditioned claimer.
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