Saturday

Race 1
HIT THE BOOKS unraced until this, her 5yo season, has found sharp form in Cleveland
Pressed three wide throughout, could not seal the deal (2nd by 1)

Race 2
SHARP SURPRISE has the most recent positive experience at today's distance, if Scott Spieth comes in to ride, it's a good sign
Tried to rate along the rail, lacked punch late (3rd by 3)

Race 3
COUGAR JUST WINKED was off his game 2June when many of these last met, a rebound today wouldn't be a surprise today
Just too slow (5th by 7)

Race 4
SKY TAPS drops and attacks a distance he likes (better than he likes TDN)
SPIRIT OF WISDOM has won both of his trips at Thistledown, nosed out BANNING 1June, that one rolled to victory yesterday
BLUES CROSSING was a winner last time, loves TDN/today's distance, his barn is tough to ignore
Selection: BLUES CROSSING
Fried himself and the co-favorite with a 22+ opening quarter, eased late

Race 5
BUZZ TOWN probably shipped from PEN with yesterday's Morales winner
PISTOL RULES has been keeping good company this spring, today he cuts back distance for a solid barn that had been quiet this week 
YOUNG APOLLO may be the best of this bunch - today's distance is a concern (1/15)
LIL PERFECT STORM returns too his winning distance
Selection: PISTOL RULES
Found the middle of the herd and stayed there (4th by 9)

Race 6 - The J. Wm Petro Memorial Stakes
#1 PAY THE MAN used the same prep before winning this stake in 2011, 5/5 at today's distance
Went directly to the lead, fought off all challengers courageously (1st by 1, $8.40)

Race 7
#1 ALWAYS MINE might not be as impressive as he looks at first glance, but if not him, who?
Left the gate first and it was over (1st by 9, $2.80)

Race 8
#1A (POE) PAULIANO PKWY would represent his barn well in this spot
#10 OVER QUALIFIED fits for me if 1A stays in the barn today
Pressed the leader into the stretch, took control (1st by 4, $8.00)