By 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) She’s So Shiny seeks a third straight win and gets the nod here. (5) Grey Frost was a game second last time and merits respect. (7) Calisue will be a threat on her best try. (4) Savannamarie could work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.
3rd race – (2) Chryso Alogo drops a bit and has a slight edge here. (1) Sutherland could move forward in this spot. (4) God of Wine fits in nicely here. (6) Manabi could offer a late threat. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.
5th race – (10) Wedding Moment was second last time and seems the most likely winner. (2) Gum is a contender to chew on. (12) Time Stone should be closing at the end. (1) Olympic Dame could shine in her debut. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-10-12.
8th race – (3) Corruption should thrive at this distance. (5) St. Armands Key seeks a third straight win and could be the main rival. (8) American Hope can make his presence felt at the end. (11) English Chunnel won his last two and will be dangerous despite the post. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-8-11.
10th race – (9) Shisospicy has enough speed to control the pace and the race. (6) Dreamaway looks like the one to fear. (7) Bunratty Manor will appreciate the shorter distance. (13) Lovely Emma cannot be ignored here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-9-13.