By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1^st race – (6) Bulldoze is a firster from Pletcher who seems ready for a nice effort. (4) Kunan is another firster who should be a solid runner. (8) Thorness adds to the talented firsters in this field. (11) Up for an Oscar should get a long look.

2^nd race – (5) Disruptor is another firster from Pletcher who merits top consideration. (7) Bob Mo was a good second who should be a main rival. (6) Jimmy’s Dailys was fourth last time and can move forward here. (8) Santal could be a threat here.

3^rd race - (6) Full Nelson missed by a neck in a stakes and gets a major switch to Irad. (2) Atone should be effective at this level. (9) Saratoga Flash has speed and could be tough to catch. (11) Raptor’s is working sharply for this start.

4^th race – (5) Sand and Sea loves this course with four wins in six tries and gets top billing here. (3) Tutta La Vita may enjoy a switch to Tapeta. (7) Dana’s Beauty looks like the one to reel in here. (6) Sun Bee should pose a late threat.

5^th race – (6) No Nay Hudson usually turns in a good effort and looks best in this field. (9) Nobals could be the main threat on his best try. (12) Coppola has enough speed to be a top contender despite the outside post. (1) Johnny Podres will benefit from a fast pace.

6th race –- (11) Jerry the Nipper won his Tapeta debut and can make it two in a row here. (2) Emanuel is one of the turfers who could excel here. (5) Classic Mo Town should be closing quickly at the end. (9) Tidal Forces is 3 for 3 on this course and cannot be overlooked.

7th race – La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) -  (5) Beautiful Love only lost by a length in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf and looks best here. (3) Chop Chop should put in a strong try in her first race for new connections. (4) La Mehna should welcome the added distance. (6) Marksman Queen fits in nicely with this field.

8^th race – The Fred Hooper Stakes (G3)  - (6) Instant Coffee will be helped by a dry track. (5) Tumbarumba seems to like finishing second. One more time! (3) Rocket Can cuts back to one turn after a stakes win at a longer distance. (9) Cape Trafalgar will be better suited by this distance.

9^th race – William L. McKnight Stakes (G3) – (11) Bold Act missed by a nose last time at this distance and can make amends here. (1) Limited Liability will be helped by a ground-saving trip. (12) Cash Equity has some talent but has a tough post to overcome. (6) Lord Eddard Stark actually cuts back in distance after a marathon stakes win.

10^th race – The Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G2)  - (10) Sacred Wish is in excellent form after a Grade 1 win and gets the nod in a competitive field. (1) Raqiya could be tough to reel in from the rail. (5) Fluffy Socks belongs in the exotics. (6) Dona Clota is an interesting arrival from Chile.

11^th race – Inside Information Stakes (G2) - (9) Emery has won four of her last five starts and stands out here. (7) Mystic Lake shapes up as the main foe. (8) Olivia Darling should enter the picture in the final furlong. (2) Nic’s Style seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored.

12^th race – The Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1)  - (7) Nations Pride should bounce back with a winning effort here. (6) Major Dude chases a third straight win and will be formidable (5) Integration usually turns in a good try against top company. (4) Win for the Money comes off a good third and merits consideration.

13^th race – The Pegasus World Cup (G1)  - (4) White Abarrio had a few beneficial efforts in a sprint and should be ready for a top effort here. (6) Stronghold is a Grade 1 winner who seems on edge for a big effort here. (2) Saudi Crown has inside speed which is important at Gulfstream. (11) Locked has impressive credentials but drew a tough post.