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Plenty of graded stakes action across the country for the upcoming 4th of July weekend.

Brass Hat, Court Vision, and Presious Passion headline the United Nations (G1) at Monmouth. The turf marathon is part of the Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In program, along with the Salvator Mile. Smooth Air is the one to beat in the latter race.

A competitive group is being assembled for the Grade 1 Suburban at Belmont Park. Recent overseas transplant Asiatic Boy is the marquee name.

On Sunday at Big Sandy, talented three-year-old sprinter Munnings faces quality older foes including Fabulous Strike in the Tom Fool (G2).

Three-year-olds take center stage in Belmont’s Dwyer (G2), an early prep for the Travers. Churchill invader Warrior’s Reward looks tough in this spot.

Speaking of Churchill, Thorn Song is the one to catch in Saturday’s Firecracker (G2). The flat mile specialist must hold off Wise River and Mr. Sidney.

Hollywood Park will play host to a pair of grade one events. First up on Saturday is the Grade 2 American Handicap, and Whatsthescript is out to defend his title.

Recent synthetic stakes winners Noble Court and Street Magician are expected for Sunday’s Triple Bend (G1), and an international cast is shaping up for the American Oaks (G1).