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 – (3) Crazy Diamond drops into a claimer for the first time and should prove best. (5) Matinee Idol also drops and may be the main rival. (1) Barb should be a key threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5. Doubles: 1-3-5 with 2-4-6.
2nd race – (2) American Pearl was second in her debut and should graduate here. (4) Quick to Charm missed by a neck and is the one to fear. (6) Sonhador should be closing at the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.
5th race – (2) Two Seven O was claimed by Asmussen and could take a step forward. (6) Free Choice might be competitive at this level. (3) Whiskey Bee Gone is an interesting firster. (1) Vino Subito will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.
7th race – (9) Scuffle may cause some trouble while trying a claimer for the first time. (6) Flying Rainbow may thrive in a claimer. (3) Wolfcamp could pose a late threat. (4) Alghero fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-9. Doubles: 3-4-6-9 with 2-5-6.
8th race – (2) Cervaro Della Sala exits a nice win and can make it two in a row. (5) Hush It Honey is the one to fear. (6) Flash Wear may perk up here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.