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.
2nd race – (6) Vancougar rallied for third in a solid comeback effort and should get the win here. (1) Golden Ale seems to have another big win brewing. (2) Our Bucky Charm was second in his last two starts and belongs in the exotics. (7) Bad Uncle Barry missed by a neck and should be in the picture here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7. Doubles: 1-2-6-7 with 1-2-5-6.
3rd race – (1) Falcon Jet was second in his debut and should get the win here. (2) Litmus Test seems on edge for his debut. (5) Chapter One could be primed for a nice try in his first race. (6) Sendit Mo may prefer dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.
5th race – (5) Empress of Grace drops off a win and should thrive at this level. (8) Lil’ Boom Boom was second and should be the key contender. (2) Misty Muppet could land a share in this field. (7) Wild Cat Danzing fits better here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-8.
7th race – (8) Can’t Help Myself was second last time and gets his maiden win here. (2) Mystic Moses should pose the biggest problem. (4) Ocean Bear could roar in his debut. (7) Arisaka is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8. Doubles: 2-4-7-8 with 5-7-9-10.
8th race – (10) Thought Process has plenty of speed and may not look back here. (5) Lush Lips arrives from Kentucky in great form and is the one to fear. (7) Will Then will welcome the added furlong. (9) Casalu cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-10.