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 – (5) No Bees won his debut and now moves to Joseph’s barn. Seems best here. (6) Swung can hang around until the end. (2) Kid Twist may improve with Gaffalione. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.
3rd race – (4) Spying can sneak into the winner’s circle here. (8) Theprincessfactor will be a top contender in a claimer. (1) Surprise will be helped by a shorter distance and a ground-saving trip. (3) Princess Ny cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.
5th race – (6) Volatile Nite can explode in this field. (7) She’s Takin Charge seems second best here. (3) Hard to Get may improve on a dry track. (9) People Get Ready will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-9.
7th race – (8) Dark Fury can shine in this field off a slight drop in class. (6) Wits and Wagers merits consideration off the Asmussen claim. (7) Baytown Butterfly exits a win against cheaper and was claimed by Miller. (4) Campaign Promises cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.
9th race – (1) Fort Nelson should enjoy the return to a one-turn sprint. (3) Talbingo is working nicely for his return to the races. (5) Multiverse should be a serious stretch threat. (6) Notah is consistent and usually brings home a check. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.