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 – (4) Feasible seems a reasonable pick in this field. (5) Ce La Vi Charli steps up off a claim and should get a long look. (7) Dark Fury can make his presence felt here. (3) Colormecarlo returns to a claimer and will be dangerous. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.
3rd race – (2) Can’t Hush This should make some noise here after a big win. (3) Viking has speed and can be in the picture at the end. (4) Thoughtthatcounts is the one to fear in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.
5th race – (2) Kuwaitya won her U.S. debut and can make it two in a row here. (6) Grade A has a strong late kick and should be the main rival. (7) Me Governor gets some class relief after running in a graded stakes. (9) Civetta should be in the picture with there. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-9
7th race – (4) Champlin was a game second last time and should get a win here. (6) Durante missed by a neck and should be the biggest threat. (7) Mondogetsbuckets has four straight wins and cannot be ignored. (3) Surveillance will benefit from a fast pace. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.
10th race – (7) Oscar’s Hope comes off a good second in an allowance race and should get a win here. (6) Cabourg was impressive debut winner and should push the top choice. (1) Sometime will benefit from a rail trip. (4) Nine Ball gets some class relief after running in a graded stakes. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.