Fast and firm on a beautiful Saturday at Monmouth — the card is mediocre as they get ready for Haskell Day on Sunday.

In race 1, Red Hot Baby (#8) ships in for good connections and should get a great stalking trip to beat the local talent.  I’m keying in the early double and playing an exacta box with Gia Nina (#7).

In race 6, Ketan (#3) gets another great set-up on the turf and can repeat for good connections. I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with Lisacarroll (#7) and Ballymoy (#2).  Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 8 (Best Bet) and 7

Race 2: 3, 2 and 7

Race 3: 8 and 5

Race 4: 11 and 6

Race 5: 7 and 2

Race 6: 3 (Best Bet) with 7 and 2

Race 7: 3 and 4

Race 8: 1 and 3

Race 9: 1 and 4

Race 10: 9 and 3

Race 11: 3, 5 and 7

Race 12: 4 and 12