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 – (1) Glow of a Rose broke slowly in her debut and finished third. Makes amends today. (8) Sticker Shock was an even third in her first start and could be the main threat. (3) Dancin in Old Town will be closing fast at the end. (7) Bisclavret may welcome a switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.
3rd race – (12) Presumptuous tired and faded to fifth in her debut. Adds blinkers and gets Gaffalione and should take a step forward. (2) No Time Left showed promise in a claimer. (5) Powered by Family is an interesting firster. (8) Noble Glow could also shine in her debut. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-12. Doubles: 2-5-8-12 with 1-5-6.
4th race – (6) Boyd was highly impressive in his debut and will be hard to beat here. (5) Stradale showed his potential in a maiden win and will be the main rival. (1) Gallivant cannot be ignored from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.
8th race – (6) A Fine Chardonnay has won both of her starts – including her debut here – and should thrive with the added distance. (7) On Time Girl was second to the top pick and should be the main foe again. (8) Go to Girl will welcome the turnback to a sprint. (3) Woodstock cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-8.
10th race – (6) Further Ado will probably bounce off a huge maiden win but has such a speed figure edge he can do that and still win. (7) Universe was a good second in the Grade 3 Street Sense and seems the biggest threat. (5) Very Connected should be gaining ground in the final furlong. (2) Cherokee Nation ships in for Baffert and deserves consideration. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.