The curtain comes down on the 42-day meet today, but not before we get to see a Derby winner in action: Mine That Bird goes as the 3-1 ML fave in the G2 Firecracker H. (race 10). Then it's off to beautiful ElP on Saturday. . . .
Kind of hot (high about 90), some humidity, fast track, firm turf (on the hedge). Mandatory jackpot payouts in the $2 pick 6 (races 6-11, carryover $7,208) and the $1 super high five (no carry). First post 12:45 ET. Here follow the early changes for the 11-race finale:
Race 2 - SCR #3 Izzy Ali; SCR #6 Sir Mott
Race 3 - S.Bridgmohan rides #1 (p.o.e.) Don't Tell Kitten
Race 6 - SCR #12 Kuhlu; SCR #13 Congo Carah; SCR #14 Bella Couture; SCR #15 Flying Vision
Race 8 - SCR #13 Tonto Fontenot
Race 9 - SCR #8 Mr. Bristol; SCR #13 Prize Master
Race 10 - SCR #6 Tybalt; note that #15 Baryshnikov will run
