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) Tetiarosa can move forward off her comeback effort. (1) True Passion looms a main danger from the rail. (7) Briland returns for a new barn off a long layoff. (6) Tiz in Sight has speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.
3rd race – (1) Mount Horeb takes the blinkers off and should be helped by a ground-saving trip. (3) Abbi Fede comes off a nice maiden win and should be a main threat. (4) Alston could step up on turf. (9) Sketch is worth a look despite the layoff. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9.
5th race – (1) Ace Jack Deuce returns to a claimer and looks best here. (10) Royal Sapphire fits in nicely in this field. (12) Wingfoot has put in some nice works for this start. (5) Torre Eiffel could be effective here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-10-12.
7th race – (8) Justinqueso raced wide last time. Should get a better trip under Irad. (9) She’z the Law comes off a solid win and merits respect. (7) Itzel looks like the one to catch. (5) Satin Blue will benefit from a fast pace. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-8-9.
9th race - (9) Sudden Squall disappointed as the favorite. Can make amends here. (8) Raconteuse has four seconds on turf but Is 0-for-18. (7) Debby’s Gal may improve on turf. (1) Daring Madison can be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9.