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Race 1: Yankee Empire (#7)

• Had significant trouble in his debut when steadied repeatedly after breaking slowly.
• Has the pedigree to handle turf as a son of turf influence Cairo Prince out of a dam who is a half-sister to a turf stakes winner.
• May play out as the controlling speed here in a race primarily filled with less experienced runners.

7-2 on ML

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Race 5: Nakamura (#6)

• Took both of his starts in 2019 impressively, winning in more dominant fashion than the final margins indicate.
• Proved last year that he’s clearly better going longer distances, so the stretch-out figures to help his chances.
• Gets a positive rider switch to Jose Ortiz as he returns to the NYRA circuit.

6-1 on ML

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Race 9: Blowout (#4)

• Showed a ton of grit when holding off stablemate Nova Sol in the Wild Applause two back.
• May not have appreciated being forced into front-running tactics last time.
• Is more likely to appreciate the slight stretch-out to 1 1/16 miles than stablemate Regal Glory.

5-2 on ML

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Race 10: Street Band (#5)

• The 112 TimeformUS Speed Figure that she earned in the Indiana Oaks puts her nearly on par with the two favorites.
• Got a terrible trip in the Kentucky Oaks, when rank early and wide every step of the way.
• Has the tactical speed to work out a good trip in a field that is primarily composed of plodders.

10-1 on ML