Buy TicketsSaturday, Aug. 2, 2025
By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
Hot List Key:
A : A preferred horse to watchB: 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 – (7) Hypergamy debuts for O’Neill and seems ready for a big effort. (9) Copper Luna put In a bullet work for this. (6) Radiant View should be a factor here. (3) South Bay deserves a look in this spot. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-9.
3rd race – (1) Dicey Mo Chara gets some class relief here and looks best. (6) British Isles could work out a winning trip. (7) Packs a Wahlop will welcome a return to turf. (5) Mondego could be a late factor.Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.
5th race – (6) Guy Named Joe drops into a claimer and should prove best. (1) Mighty Kai can complete the exacta. (9) Mongolian Altai fits in nicely here. (5) Spearfish may wake up here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.
7th race – (2) Nap could be tough to catch at this distance. (1) Oakley’s Smile takes the blinkers off and is worth a look. (4) Jack Fish may do swimmingly on turf. (3) Tiger Smiling could be ready for a solid debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.
10th race – (1) Seismic Beauty should lead throughout from the rail. (2) Royal Spa shapes up as the main rival. (7) Kopion cannot be ignored here. (5) Richi is dangerous on her best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.