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 – (2) Battis Grove lost by a head in her debut but should get the win here. (4) Tammy’s Kiss broke slowly and didn’t fire. Could rebound here. (7) Belle Amour is an interesting firster. (1) Zengraya looms a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.
3rd race – (3) Silent Way was second in his last two starts and should get the win. (9) Bourbon Dream disappointed last time but seems capable of a better try here. (10) Oso de Oro showed improved speed last time and may hang around until the end today. (7) Brave Pilot can improve off a wide trip in his first try . Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-9-10.
5th race – (7) Touch of Fire comes off a sharp win and gets the nod here. (8) Thousandsticks drops out of a Grade 1 stakes and fits better here. (6) Zeppelin moved too late last time. May get a better trip here. (1) My Favorite Bird is in sharp form and should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.
8th race – (6) Madaket Road had a sharp comeback race and should be on edge for this stakes. (1) Mad House has speed from the rail and should be a main threat. (3) Roll On Big Joe belongs in the exotics. (2) Cornucopian can bounce back after finishing unplaced in a Grade 1 stakes. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.
10th race - (2) Hall of Fame was hurt by a wide trip in a Grade 1 stakes. Is better suited by these conditions. (8) Vibe makes his stakes debut after three straight wins and will get tested for class. (7) Liberal Arts likes this track and is worth a close look. (3) Hit Show could be a key factor on his best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.