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) Mirage could be the real deal back in a claimer. (6) Miracle Mark drops a notch and will be a threat here. (2) Weaponized may like the one-turn distance. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.
3rd race – (4) For the Win is working forwardly for her career debut with Weaver. (6) Mels Daisy seems on edge for her first start. (7) Belleza Latina ran well enough in her debut to be a factor here. (1) Countthetrue seems like a promising runner. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.
5th race – (6) Render Judgment was second in his last two starts and is overdue for a win. (5) Pagode was second in four of his last five starts and may complete the exacta again. (2) Different Gravy has speed and may not look back here. (4) House United could improve on a dry track. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.
9th race – (6) Sneaky Good can live up to her name with a strong effort here. (5) Percy’s Bar flopped in the Oaks but put in a fast work for this. (7) Point of Reference won her last two and merits consideration. (4) A.P.’s Girl will be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7. Doubles: 4-5-6-7 with 1-5-6-7.
10th race – (1) Burnham Square finds a soft spot here after two powerful graded stakes wins. (5) Echo Lane should be the main rival. (6) Dancin in Da’nile should like the added distance. (7) Chapman’s Peak seems to be on the improve. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.