Buy TicketsBy Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
Hot List Key:
A : A preferred horse to watch B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
1st race – (1) Gee No Hollander broke slowly and then rallied wide. Can win this from the rail. (5) Get Her Number seeks a third straight win and will be the main foe. (4) Prayforpeace has speed and could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.
3rd race – (2) Argan missed by a nose last time but should get the win here. (3) My Bossy Lady could take charge in this field. (6) First Hill should be part of the early pace and may hang around until the end. (1) Sunset Harbour may find smooth sailing today. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6. Doubles: 5-8-10-11 with 1-2-3.
5th race – (9) Military Cruiser should appreciate the shorter distance in this race. (1) Cinister Cix will be helped by a rail trip. (6) Gypsy Art comes off a ,maiden win and deserves consideration. (8) Double Talker should make some noise here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.
7th race – (2) Lovin’ On the Run should benefit from the added distance here. (3) Cat’s Cave seems due for a better effort. (6) Cervaro Della Sala belongs in the exotics. (4) White Rocks will be a factor on his best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6. Doubles: 2-3-4-6 with 2-3-4-7.
8th race - (7) Electa may respond to a return to turf. (4) East Hat Run was second in both starts. May complete the exacta again. (2) Ez Connect showed speed in her debut before tiring late. May take a step forward here. (3) Hedge Book may perk up back in turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.