The fillies chase history in Friday's Grade 2 $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, a race more than a century old that will be run at Laurel Park for the first time. It's featured on a 14-race card that gets underway at 11:30 am ET and also boasts the Pimlico Special among a series of stakes to launch Preakness Weekend.Horseplayers with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet take advantage of up to a $10,000 Exacta-Thon promotion for Friday’s Laurel Park – and another $10,000 on Saturday. Hit exactas on 5 or more races on the program to earn your share of the $10,000 in bonus money ($2 wager minimum per exacta).Let’s meet the contenders for the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (Race 13):#1-MISS FULTON GAL: Winner of Laurel’s Beyond the Wire Stakes looks to rebound off a fourth-place prep in the local Weber City Miss Stakes. Jockey John Velazquez picks up the mount for the first time for trainer Mike Gorham. $35K daughter of Santa Anita Derby winner Rock Your World proved a bargain with nearly $160K earned.#2-IVY GIRL: Belmont-based filly has scored road wins in 2 straight, first Parx’s Main Line Stakes and most recently Laurel’s Weber City Miss. Jockey Victor Carrasco returns in the saddle after pulling a 27-1 upset last out for trainer Amelia Green, a fomer Todd Pletcher assistant. Filly is from the first crop of Maxfield, which also includes Danon Bourbon, Englishman and Black-Eyed Susan rival Holly’s Holiday.#3-HOLLY’S HOLIDAY: Strong close to the Oaklawn racing season with a maiden victory and a 21-1 upset score in the Valley of the Vapors Stakes. The Kenny McPeek trainee had a non-descript freshman season but comes into the Black-Eyed Susan on the ascent. Flavien Prat takes the controls for the first time aboard this Maxfield filly. Prat guided Margie’s Intention to victory in last year’s Black-Eyed Susan and can become the first back-to-back winner since Javier Castellano in 2014-’15. She will carry top weight of 122 pounds under the stakes conditions.#4-SAVOR IT: $5,000 bargain Vino Rosso filly exits an allowance victory at her Parx homebase. Trainer Uriah St. Lewis teams again with the Philly connections as Mychel Sanchez retains the mount. She’s 2-for-8 and has been well-beaten in both career stakes bids to date. St. Lewis best-known for upsetting 2018 Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup with 45-1 bomber Discreet Lover.#5-BRAKEN POPPA: Dominant filly in the Louisiana-bred sophomore class, she’s won 4 straight, including back-to-back stakes. Steve Asmussen trains the $80K daughter of Auerlius Mamimus, who wintered at Fair Grounds before changing locales to Churchill Downs. Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Jose Ortiz was aboard in her Crescent City Oaks victory in late March and returns to the saddle. Both seek their first Black-Eyed Susan victories.#6-HAUTE DIVA: Joins Miss Fulton Gal as the most-experienced members of the lineup, making her tenth career start Friday. Patrick Biancone’s Florida-based filly won Gulfstream’s Cash Run Stakes on New Year’s Day but was soundly beaten in the Davona Dale and Gulfstream Oaks. Daughter of Florida Derby winner Constitution finished up the track in last year’s Alcibiades at Keeneland in her only prior start away from Gulfstream. Keith Asmussen rides.#7-JUMPING THE GUN: Beaten favorite in the Weber City Miss when third at 6-5 odds, this Gun Runner filly looks to make amends in her second start of 2026. The Andew Simoff trainee closed her juvenile season third in the Grade 2 Demoiselle at Aqueduct. Luis Saez takes the call for the first time on this Delaware Park-based filly who won the Blue Hen and Small Wonder at her home track last summer.#8-MAJESTIC LUCIA: Florida-based trainer Victor Barboza Jr. takes a class hike and road trip with this daughter of McKinzie. She’s the most lightly raced member of the field with just 3 prior starts, including back-to-back wins in maiden and allowance company. Junior Alvarado piloted her to the maiden score at Gulfstream 2 starts back and reunites in the saddle.#9-A.P.’S GIRL: Trainer Peter Eurton returns this filly from her Kentucky base for a second straight start, shipping in to finish a close second in the Weber City Miss Stakes last month. Filly by Honor A.P. has found her groove after starting 0-for-5, winning twice prior to her initial stakes try at Laurel. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. has the mount for the first time.#10-MY MISS MO (pictured): Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. entered her in the Kentucky Oaks but was forced to miss the race for an undisclosed reason and scratched. The Gulfstream Park Oaks runner-up has worked 3 furlongs since (May 10 in :35-4/5) and will try to get back on track at Laurel. She’s been first or second in 4 of 5 career starts, all in Florida to date, and will have regular rider Tyler Gaffalione back in the saddle. The $320K Uncle Mo filly was the most expensive auction buy in the lineup.

Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool rolls in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 8, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)2-Himself N (3-1)-Had a good try from the 7-hole 2 back and finished 3rd, then dropped and popped drawing off by 5 lengths. Jordan Stratton sticks and he could get on the engine and make every call a winning one.4-Rolling With Sam (4-1)-Sam is a 1-move type that needs a trip. Has been cashing small checks but that was against tougher. Joe B sticks, so will look for a more aggressive steer at this level.6-GDS Thunder GB (8-1)-Will take a swing for a price and Austin Siegelman could be aggressive off the gate. Faced this kind in last and raced better, will string along, and look for another improved try.Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)1-Boston Bound (9/5)-Was used a couple of times after leaving from post 4 and won. Jason Bartlett provided a sharp steer, now draws the 1-hole, and faces the same kind.2-Matai Phil N (7/2)-Liked Phil last week and Brent Holland went gate to wire from post 8 and stood tall to the wire. Faces better here, Holland sticks and could be up to the challenge. Respecting its chances to double up.Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)3-Vicious (5-1)-Didn’t have a great start last week versus the Invites and lost to a well-meant winner. Did go the 2nd half in 55.1, has beaten this kind before and the last winner isn’t in this field. Should be a threat if Tyler Buter provides a smooth steer.4-Copperfield (3-1)-The last couple have been a bit dull, but Bartlett returns for this affair. The last time in at this condition was bet down to 4/5 and drew off by 3 lengths with tonight’s pilot in the bike.Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)1-Verdun (5/2)-Leaving from post 1 might be a bit tricky, but Pat Lachance knows well and this field isn’t as stacked as those in the Borgata Series. Lands in a soft spot and will look for Lachance to push the button at the right time and take a picture.5-Catalpa Rescue A (8/5)-This is another who found the water too deep in the Borgata series. Not loving the short price, but Bartlett has that effect and he hasn’t steered the 7-year-old this year. Has won 5 of 15 at YR and the pedal will be down when the wings fold against this crew. Bartlett posts 44% winners when he drives for the Scott Blackler barn.$1 Late Pick 42,4,6/1,2/3,4/1,5Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

PREAKNESS STAKESPost Position Draw | 5 pm ET1/ST Preakness Wager Guide | free access | launches tonightNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 5 | $116,805 | Parx | begins Race 1 | 12:40 pm ETLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXParx | Race 10 | 4:43 pm ETHorseshoe Indianapolis | Race 6 | 4:45 pm ETLouisiana Downs | Race 3 | 6:01 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHGenaro Garcia | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 4 of 5 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Mountaineer | favorites won 6 of 8 races on the cardPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

SPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-9; Santa Anita Races 3-4-6Sunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 7-8-9; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Laurel Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $7,960 | Churchill Downs | Race 1 | 12:45 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $60,305 | Gulfstream | begins Race 4 | 2:24 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | $7,020 | Gulfstream Park | Race 9 | 5:06 pm ETPick 6 | $43,628 | Santa Anita | begins Race 4 | 5:33 pm ETKEY RACESMonmouth | Race 3 | 1:49 pm ET | Long Branch StakesSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ET | Siren Lure StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel | Race 6 | 2:42 pm ETChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 4:23 pm ETAqueduct | Race 9 | 5:11 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJose D’Angelo | Gulfstream | all 4 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Churchill Downs | jockey Jose Ortiz | 3 wins ($6, $10, $11)PUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Gulfstream $60K Carryover / Mandatory Payout Pick 6 AnalysisBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

The racing week in Hallandale Beach, Florida concludes on Sunday afternoon when Gulfstream Park is set for a 9-race card that includes a mandatory payout of the Rainbow 6. There is over $60k in carryover money for the sequence that kicks off at 2:24 eastern with an allowance turf sprint. Here are how I see the six races.Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.Race 4:Grade: BMain Ticket: 2 Boat’s a RockinBackups: NoneForecast: 5-2-second choice #2 Boat’s a Rockin appears the clear one to beat in the aforementioned first-level allowance event at 5-furlongs over the grass. The 9YO gelding has won 17 times over the lawn throughout his 50-race career, while the other 7 contenders have just 1 victory on the sod. Jockey Edwin Gonzalez should be able to tuck in along the rail off what should be an honest early pace at the very least. If he avoids traffic issues, he should have no issue wearing this field down late.Race 5:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 5 Tut’s RevengeBackups: 3 Bless America; 7 Power HumorForecast: This open $6250 claimer at one-mile over the main track appears to be somewhat of a 3-horse race on paper. #3 Bless America and #7 Power Humor are expected to take more public support based on the morning line prices, but I like #5 Tut’s Revenge most. The 14-time winner has been popular at the claim box of late and has hit the board in 3 straight since moving back to the main track to start the year. His tactical speed should be a major weapon as Edwin Gonzalez becomes the sixth rider over the last six races.Race 6:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 Pure Class; 5 AlarikBackups: NoneForecast: The pace scenario is murky in this beaten $35k claimer at 7-furlongs over the main track, so I will use the two horses I expect to be forwardly placed and in with a significant chance. #1 Pure Class was re-claimed out of his last race by former trainer David Fawkes. The Big Beast gelding has earned 5 of 6 lifetime wins over this surface and has races to go back to that would handle this field. Hopefully, he can work out a favorable stalking voyage from his inside draw. #5 Alarik was caught in chase mode against better last out, but should be able to find a prominent spot with a good break given the lack of speed signed on. He is just 2 for 25, but comes in having run second in 3 of his last 4 starts.Race 7:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 5 Clay Solidier; 2 ThankfullyBackups: NoneForecast: This first-level allowance at 5-furlongs over the grass goes through #2 Thankfully. The 7-5-ML favorite returns to the lawn after a third-place finish in a starter allowance over the all-weather on April 10. Two-back in her last start over the grass, Thankfully showed tactical speed from the inside, but was shuffled back before rallying for second beaten a little more than a length. With little early zip signed on in this spot, jockey Samy Camacho should be able to find a more comfortable stalking position in the early stages giving her a better shot to avoid traffic issues. She is the one to beat, but I also give a big chance to #5 Clay Soldier. The Bucchero mare makes her third start of the form cycle, but first run over the turf since Christmas Eve. I expect jockey Miguel Vasquez to have her involved early in her fourth lifetime try over this course.Race 8:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 8 WinplaceandshowBackups: NoneForecast: I will take a swing against the 2-1-ML favorite #3 Canton in this optional claimer for 3YO fillies over the main track. The Liam’s Map filly earned her lone win over the slop last November and has failed to get back to that career best performance since. #8 Winplaceandshow should get the right trip as the 3-1-second choice. The Florida-bred has been freshened up after a head victory over an off track on March 20. She has the early speed to take the lead if it is presented to her, but the outside draw should give Edwin Gonzalez options of the gate. Place or show will not get it done for me. I need Winplaceandshow to get to the wire first to hit the Rainbow 6 later this afternoon.Race 9:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 6 Downtown RoBackups: NoneForecast: There appears to be a serious lack of legitimate early speed in this 5-furlong turf sprint for maiden claimers to close the week of racing at Gulfstream Park. #6 Downtown Ro has yet to make the lead in any of her four career starts, but has shown solid tactical speed in all of them. Whether jockey Micah Husbands is able to make the lead or find a stalking position early, he should be able to get the jump on this gal’s main rivals. Her lone start over the grass came against better where she was beaten just three lengths. She may have found the right group to earn her first lifetime win.

Northfield Park has a 15-race card, and the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)2-Hellabalou (7/2)-Was off 3 weeks between starts, then was used off the gate on 5-3, and lost to #7 by a 1/2 length. Starts inside of the top foe by enough that getting on the engine shouldn't be an issue. Will look for Ronnie Wrenn to take command this time and not look back.7-Helium (6/5)-Logical play, certainly could double up and make it 4 of 5 if it doesn't burn too much gas leaving. Helium could be up to the challenge, but maybe the connections don't want to leave as fast as the gate car from an outside post every week.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)4-Markgetsetgo (9/5)-Hoosier shipper is only 1-11 at Nfld and went off-stride with a driver break in last. In his 1st start back in town on 4-19 the 4-year-old was 15 lengths back at the first call. There have been excuses, and the short price is tough to swallow. But will use with Dan Noble sticking and being the 3rd time for Lasix.5-Theymakeusbetter (6-1)-This is the 3rd race in town after arriving from up North. The seasons change more often than this 5-year-old wins (57-3-8-7). Aaron Merriman sticks and he never drives for the Russo barn. The gelding was game to the wire after being hung the mile.Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)5-Moved Bythe Spirit (5/2)-Was claimed by the Kreiser barn in the last start and had an equipment break in that race. Did cash smaller check versus better and now drops to good spot for a picture. When this barn teams up with Merriman they post 31% winners, and this outfit also wins 25% of its races following a claim.8-BB Cruiser (2-1)-After winning 3 straight, recent form has been dull. This will be 1st time-Noble, and he wins 29% of drives for trainer Bill Rhoades. Will look for a bounce back effort, the post draws helps the price, and Cruiser knows how to win at this level.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)1-Bryant Bros S (9/5)-Will toss last from post 7 in the slop, usually races better from the inside. Raced big 2 back versus the same, was hung the mile, got the lead, and faded late. Will be a short price and with a fair trip should be a main player.6-Caviar Creek (9-1)-MVR shipper made its season debut at Nfld on a sloppy track and drew post 9. Has won 6 of 18 here and will look for improvement tonight. Price shot has a chance to upset. Does have gate speed and if Jason Thompson provides a sharp steer, it could be picture time.$1 Late Pick 42,7/4,5/5,8/1,6Total Bet=$16Check me out on X!

The Meadowlands has a 14-race card with the 0.50 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 10. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 10 (10:20 PM EDT)1-Sawyer's Desire (5/2)-Was cashing smaller checks at PcD, shipped in and put in a no-move at M1 against better. Now, Jason Bartlett is at the controls and drops again. Went the back half in .56 last week to come 5th in a quick mile. This looks like a spot to wake up.7-Gaitway Patriot (10-1)-Like some of these, the Jeff Smith trainee doesn't take many pictures but did win the last time in versus similar. Comes off an even try facing better, and at 10-1 is worth a swing against this suspect group.Race 11 (10:45 PM EDT)2-San Jose (3-1)-Drops after finishing a suck around 2nd while facing better. Tim Tetrick takes the lines, and the 5-year-old should get a cozy trip. Looks like a main player and has won 8 of 22 starts at M1.5-Select Friday (7/2)-Has been in good form and outraced its 41-1 odds in last. Bumped up to this level and finished 2nd. The big number is in the past but should offer a fair price and could win with a smooth steer.Race 12 (11:10 PM EDT)1-Tahuya Silk (5-1)-Broke stride in last and lost all chance. Went off at 5-1 with Dexter Dunn in the bike and should offer a better price tonight with Patrick Ryder at the controls. Looks like a suck around trip out candidate at a nice price.5-Moonwards Hanover (6-1)-This is a rag tag bunch and will toss the last race on a sloppy track. The start before was used hard early in the mile. Will look for a kinder trip with Colin Kelly between the pipes and at this price needs to be used.Race 13 (11:35 PM EDT)1-Hungryhungry Hippo (6-1)-Was a winner 3 back against this kind and might be overlooked tonight. Jordan Stratton steers for his 2nd straight and should get an efficient trip. Could be in line for a pocket ride and racing near the top of the stack is needed.2-Lovenbury (5/2)-Started at this TM level in 2 of the last 3 races. Goes from Todd McCarthy in the bike to Bradley Chisholm, so will anticipate the price will be better than the morning line. Should be right there at the wire again if put in play when the wings fold.$2 Late Pick 41,7/2,5/1,5/1,2Total Bet=$32Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Money-Back Special | Gulfstream Park | Races 6 & 8 | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rd1 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Aqueduct | Late Pick 5SCHEDULE NOTESMonmouth | opening day | first post 12:50 pm ETSPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10; Santa Anita Races 4-5-7Sunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Laurel Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $14,604 | Churchill Downs | Race 1 | 12:45 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $38,945 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:58 pm ETPick 6 | $15,406 | Aqueduct | begins Race 6 | 3:38 pm ETSunset 6 | $8,918 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:34 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $52,255 | Charles Town | begins Race 3 | 8:02 pm ET--Gulfstream has mandatory payout SundayKEY RACESGulfstream | Race 6 | 3:30 pm ET | Royal Palm Juvenile StakesAqueduct | Race 6 | 3:38 pm ET | Nerud StakesAqueduct | Race 7 | 4:09 pm ET | Ruffian StakesGulfstream | Race 8 | 4:34 pm ET | Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies StakesAqueduct | Race 8 | 4:40 pm ET | Take the A Train StakesAqueduct | Race 9 | 5:11 pm ET | Peter Pan StakesChurchill | Race 10 | 5:28 pm ET | William Walker StakesEvangeline | Race 4 | 7:51 pm ET | Cotton Memorial StakesSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ET | Senorita StakesCharles Town | Race 7 | 10:02 pm ET | Coin Collector StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 4:25 pm ETGulfstream | Race 10 | 5:37 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHChad Brown | Aqueduct | all 7 entrants 3-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Aqueduct | jockey Manny Franco | 3 wins, 2 seconds from 7 startersPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies at GulfstreamScott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Aqueduct Late Pick 5 Hit & Split AnalysisFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section