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 – (1) Dr. My Eyes had a rocky start last time and only lost by two lengths. Can win this one from the rail. (3) Wiki Kane should be closing fast in the final furlong. (6) Killourney Reigns should benefit from his US debut. (7) Tap the Gin fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.
3rd race – (9) Missed Fortune had some trouble when he closed for fourth in his debut. Makes amends here. (10) Enjoy the Ride is worth a look in this field. (2) City of Forza may enjoy the switch to turf. (5) Lying Zero might find a home on turf. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-9-10.
5th race – (8) Cardboard Tommy drops into a claimer and may prevail. (1) Duke of Orleans will be helped by a rail trip. (5) He’s Got Fire belongs in the exotics. (2) Proof He’s Fast could be competitive here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.
7th race – (5) Majestic Palisades is consistent and may have found a field he can handle. (6) Silver I Am missed by a nose and seems ready for another good effort. (8) Practical Blame comes off a nice maiden win over the track. (9) Fumano’s Magic should pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-8-9. Doubles: 5-6-8-9 with 2-5-6-11.
8th race - (6) Suntory Time rallied for third last time and gets the nod here. (11) Birkin Girl has a tough post but lacks speed and may be able to drop in and save ground. (2) Eighties has speed from the rail and may not look back. (5) Green Zone merits attention in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-11.