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 – (4) La Bella Vie looks like another promising firster from Ward. (1) Vissino should get some attention here. (2) Big Falls could be a factor in his debut. (8) Money Man Mike gets Irad for his debut and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8. Doubles: 1-2-4-8 with 4-5-6.
2nd race – (4) Timing Difference was hurt by a wide trip last time. Can work out a winning trip. (6) Social Hour missed by a neck at Aqueduct and should be the main rival. (5) Gamblers Tail will welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.
4th race – (13) Intuitive Wisdom has enough speed to offset the outside post if he draws in. (3) Boss’ Deed seems to prefer Tapeta and may like turf. (2) Blazing could step up on turf. (12) Desert Fox may shine on turf. Betting strategy: 13 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-12-13.
6th race – (1) Feminism won her debut nicely at Oaklawn and gets Jose Ortiz here. Seems best. (5) Where Luck Lives looks like the one to fear. (11) French Blue lacked her customary early speed and faltered. May rebound here. (8) Woodstock drops out of stakes company and merits respect. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-11.
8th race - (3) Nightmare Fuel drops as a beaten favorite and looks best in this field. (2) Cusp of Mischief may cause some trouble in a weak field. (9) In for a Spin will welcome a return to a sprint. (6) Getaholdayourself may bring home a check. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.