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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 – (4) Sterling Sea had a rough trip in his debut and switches to Hernandez here. (5) Conducted may like turf. (9) Biggiebiggiebiggie ran into trouble in his debut and should be a main threat here. (3) Later Than Planned is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9. Doubles: 3-4-5-9 with 1-2-3.
2nd race – (1) Cherry Cider was second in her debut and should graduate here, (2) Total Val has put in some promising works for this. (3) Explora has been working bullets for her debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.
5th race – (6) Betterdwayscoming drops to what should be a winning level. (4) Zoffarelli could take a step forward in his second try off the layoff. (1) Yogi Boy will be a main contender from the rail. (5) Grazed should welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.
7th race – (3) Moment’s Pleasure gets back to her favorite distance and may prevail. (7) Grand Slam Smile could be tough to catch here. (8) Sneaker has a nice turn of foot. (1) Miso Phansy will welcome a return to state-bred company. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.
9th race – (1) Rehearsal may wake up in a claimer. (5) Caitlin Fever is also worth a look in a claimer. (7) Storm Lady fits in with this group. (9) Thea will be dangerous on her best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-9.