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 – (6) Right On Right On was claimed by Hartman and should notch a third straight win. (3) Cool Andy could be tough to catch here. (1) Winters Lion has a nice closing kick. (7) Yellow Brick may wake up in this spot. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.
3rd race – (2) Turn Up the Trees may rebound with a better try here. (4) Secured Lender has won his last two and should be the main rival. (1) Pair of Socks was claimed by Rice and is worth a look. (3) Uncle William finds a nice spot for his first race since August. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.
5th race – (9) Tempers Fly drops a notch and should handle this field. (3) Misty Muppet may work out a good trip here. (4) Give Her Another drops to a level where she should be effective. (5) Toasted Roll could heat up back on dirt. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9.
7th race – (2) Joe Shiesty just missed last time and should make amends here. (4) Heart Headed was claimed in his last four starts and seems a hot item. (9) Nothing Better belongs in the exotics. (5) Operation Sunrise may hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-9.
9th race – (1) Grand Job is working smartly for his first race since March and looks best here. (4) Ellen Jay will be a force if she handles the switch to dirt. (9) Verify cannot be overlooked despite not racing since May. (6) Tapit Quick may perk up in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.