Stan Salter's analysis and betting tips for Saturday's race card at Laurel Park:
Race 1, 1:25 p.m. post time
Selections: No. 7 Jumpin Julian, No. 2 Pagan Power, No. 5 Loose Money
Jumpin Julian likes to rally late and has a light 108 weight assignment. Pagan Power has been knocking on the door at this level. Loose Money tries blinkers for the first time today.
Race 2, 1:57 p.m.
Selections: No. 4 Flyin Lion S, No. 3 Kadie'shorseplay, No. 7 Airlie's Diamond
Flyin Lion S broke her maiden on the Laurel turf and might be lone speed today. Kadie'shorseplay gets a class relief today for strong connections. Airlie's Diamond's jockey and trainer combination win at 25 percent at Laurel Park.
Race 3, 2:29 p.m.
Selections: No. 7 Seventy Niner, No. 6 Street Bullet, No. 4 Because He Can
Seventy Niner is an old-class horse who will get back to a level he won two back. Street Bullet encountered traffic problems in last race. Because He Can looks like he should like the extra distance today.
Race 4, 3:02 p.m.
Selections: No. 9 Invisible Crown, No. 2 Hibernia Fire, No. 8 I'm In
Invisible Crown has been running well against better and is well spotted today. Hibernia Fire had traffic problems last out and gets a class relief today. I'm In woke up last time when the blinkers went on.
Race 5, 3:35 p.m.
Selections: No. 5 Drive At Nite, No. 4 L G Crash, No. 10 Pocket High
Drive At Nite had the lead last time going seven furlongs and just missed. L G Crash switches back to dirt and gets a class relief today. Pocket High was third last out at this level as the favorite.
Race 6, 4:08 p.m.
Selections: No. 3 Loyalty Spirit, No. 11 Modern Tale, No. 7 Kitty Fredo
Loyalty Spirit is in good turf form since the claim and just missed at this level last out. Modern Tale beat my top pick last out in first start for new barn. Kitty Fredo had a sharp win last out in second start since long layoff.
Race 7, 4:41 p.m.
Selections: No. 7 Cold Facts, No. 3 Cho Time, No. 4 Ground Control
Cold Facts' last two have been solid and he should like the distance today. Cho Time is a seven-time winner at Laurel Park. Ground Control has fired some big efforts in the past but must rebound from last race.
Race 8, 5:16 p.m.
Selections: No. 5 Emelina, No. 9 Broken Bridle, No. 6 Conscription
Emelina will be in front early and will try to take them all the way. Broken Bridle placed four seconds and a third in last five starts at this level. Conscription exits stakes company last out for this spot today.
Race 9, 5:51 p.m.
Selections: No. 1 Dothat Dance, No. 2 Dattt Melody, No. 7 Shinobi
Dothat Dance had a sharp second at this level last out and gets ground-saving trip today. Dattt Melody had a very sharp win last out in only his second start since long layoff. Shinobi has won three in a row going long on the turf.
Best Bet: Race 9, No. 1 Dothat Dance (7-2)
Day Maker: Race 3, No. 7 Seventy Niner (10-1)
Play of the day
Race 1: Early Pick 5 starts here, mandatory payout with an industry-low 12 percent takout
1st: 1, 2, 5, 7
2nd: 3, 4, 7
3rd: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
4th: 9
5th: 4, 5
Cost: $60