Claiming, 1 Mile, 4yo and up Post Time ( 3:14) ET
(1) KOSSU 12/1

(2) GINGA'S CON 15/1

(3) MINERS BID 8/1

(4) LORDLY MANNER 7/2

(5) MY FRIEND DEKE 15/1

(6) PAY THE VID 10/1

(7) TOAST TO MONTY 12/1

(8) VERDANT SPRINGS 6/1

(9) MR STRAIGHTMAN 15/1

(10) GREYLOCK 4/1

(11) ANOTHER SUNSET 30/1

(12) WUTHERING HEIGHTS 5/1

Pace Scenario: Hot pace will set this race up for a closer.

Pick of the Day: # 8 VERDANT SPRINGS makes second start off the claim for red hot trainer Wayne Catalano and is set for a peak effort after a solid finish last out. Switches back to the grass and although he has yet to win on the sod, there are several signs pointing to that today. Sneaky good turf pedigree as his dam is a half to United Nations H. winner Down the Aisle, who banked nearly $1 million on the grass. This 4yo gelding gets a perfect pace setup today as the field is loaded with early speed which will set up his late run. Gets Rene Douglas who is an exceptional turf rider.

Wagering Strategy:
Play # 8 VERDANT SPRINGS to WIN AND PLACE.
Four unit exacta partwheel 8 with 3, 12. Reverse for two units.
Three unit exacta partwheel 8 with 4, 10. Reverse for one unit.
In the unlikely event race comes off the turf, same wagers but add an exacta with # 5.