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) Search Party has speed and the rail and could control the race from the rail. (6) Just Singing could hit a high note around two turns. (4) Mony Mony should be suited by dirt. (5) Dancin in Old Town could be helped by more distance. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.
3rd race – (8) Prepped is working in solid fashion for his debut. (12) High Honors should handle the switch to dirt. (10) Moluccan is worth a look in this field. (4) Ryu could pose a threat in his debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-8-10-12.
5th race – (5) White Tiger was a distant second in his debut but can handle this field. (8) Roguishness was second last time and could be the main rival. (1) Sartorial may benefit from a rail trip. (6) Instant Impact could be in the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.
8th race – (4) Life of Joy won big in her debut at Indianapolis and will be tested for class here. (5) The Grumpy Rabbit was third in the Alcibiades and is the one to fear. (3) Americathegreat should be suited by the two-turn distance. (7) Go to Girl was less than a length behind The Grumpy Rabbit and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.
10th race – (3) Universe was third in the Grade 1 Champagne and should like the distance. (7) Incredibolt looked good in a maiden win. (6) I Did I Did already has a win over the track at the distance. (2) Ganass may thrive with the stretchout. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.