Race one is 6 furlongs in length. This $20,000 maiden claiming race is for three year olds and upwards. It’s a small field of 7. The slight favorite is Orange Express at 5-2 on the morning line. He’s a three year old gelding with a couple past races at Emerald Downs. His jockey, De Leon has ridden him both times at this track, so he’s familiar with Orange Express to some extent.

Race two at Emerald Downs, is 5 1/2 furlongs in length. It’s a $12,500 claiming race for two year olds. This race has 7 horses in it and should be slightly unpredictable. The morning line favorite is Roanoke Drive at 5-2. Roanoke Drive has only raced once, which was at this track. His race was at this track, but at a lower level and he in the race despite being bumped.

The first race at Emerald Downs is a one mile $12,500 claiming for three year olds who have not won two races. Non-winners of a race since April 01 are allowed two pounds. This race features a small five horse field. The morning line favorite is Johnny the Cat at 9-5, but many handicappers like Aintbrokedontfixit, who is 3-1 on the morning line.