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 – (5) Jimmy Blue Jeans should welcome a return to turf. (3) Sydney Street is an interesting possibility off the claim. (6) Daniel’s Magic will be a danger off the class drop. (8) Uncle Happy has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.
3rd race – (3) Goatski could rebound with a return to a late-closing style. (5) We the Hobby belongs in the exotics. (7) Just a Kiss should like the added distance. (8) Pure Chaos is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-8.
5th race – (6) Strong Morals is a firster who could have an impact in this field. (7) Riveralation may improve off her debut. (1) McKenna Moon seems ready for her debut. (2) Tiger Lady is another firster who could be a factor. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.
7th race – (9) Boltless should win at first asking for Baffert. (12) My Hero drops and looks like the one to fear. (11) R Awesome Kid might perk up after a layoff. (1) Dirty Words might enjoy a switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-11-12. Doubles: 1-9-11-12 with 1-4-6-7.
8th race – (7) Nesso’s Lastharrah may grab the lead and not look back in a return to turf. (1) Doncic should appreciate the stretchout. (4) Eye On Ry should be closing quickly at the end. (6) City Exile fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.