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 – (2) Sacred Sound has keen early speed and may hang on for a maiden win. (8) Mia Pia is due for a smooth trip. (1) Let It Begin may hang around until the end. (6) Maggles McGee should get some consideration. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.
3rd race – (4) Off in the Corner has a solid pedigree for turf. (2) Ocean Club is an interesting shipper from overseas. (3) Brockster could be a factor here. (7) High Ambition may benefit from a third in his debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.
5th race – (5) Old Pal was fourth in a Grade 2 stakes. Should relish a return to state-bred company. (7) On the Whim should be closing fast at the end. (3) Prince Dolce could be main factor. (6) Mr. Disrespectful returns to turf and seeks a third straight win. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.
9th race – (3) Ballyvaughan Gig is in great form and will be hard to catch here. (5) Scene by Me will be a main threat while returning to the state-bred ranks. (8) Grey’s Boy cannot be ignored here. (4) Jaguar Jon could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-8. Doubles: 3-4-5-8 with 1-5-6-8.
10th race - (5) Majestic Oops was third in a stacked field in the Shawnee and gets the call here. (8) Seismic Beauty will be a key factor if she runs to her recent works. (6) Simply Joking could be tough to reel in. (1) Chasten will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.