Buy TicketsBy Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
1st race – (3) Betty Who returns to a claimer and may prove best here. (2) Bullet Baby closed for second and may like the added distance. (1) Deceiving Diva could be a threat in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.
3rd race – (2) Spin a Tune has won her last 2 starts and can continue her winning ways. (5) Dagmara exits a stakes and should be the main rival. (6) Struck at Midnight figures to be closing in the stretch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.
5th race – (2) Magical Mikel drops into a claimer after a fourth in MSW company and gets the nod. (3) Nashville Cowboy may improve in his second start with Jose Ortiz aboard. (4) Scouting Report could be ready for a solid effort in his debut. (9) Grand Opry might welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-9.
7th race – (7) Attersee returns to a claimer and should handle this field. (6) Evan On Earth is capable of notching a second straight win. (5) Vital Mind should be effective at this level. (8) Ravens Dream is working nicely for his first start since November. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8. Doubles: 5-6-7-8 with 2-8-9-12.
8th race - (2) Automatic Press has speed and may not look back from an inside post. (12) Circadian was a good second in his first start on turf but landed a rough post. (9) Quigley should appreciate the added distance. (8) Take Charge Beach also has speed and may hang around until the end.. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-9-12.