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 – (2) Goatski tries claimers for the first time and looks best. (3) Strawberry Tizzy should offer a late threat. (7) Big Whoosh moves up but is worth a look. (5) Honey Jo may perk up against claimers. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7. Doubles: 2-3-5-7 with 1-3-5.
2nd race – (5) Emirates Affair is in great form and looks best here. (3) Carmen Miranda has been away but is working well. (1) Elegant Sway should like a return to a dirt sprint. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.
5th race – (4) Thirty Two Chunk was a good second at Churchill Downs and looks best here. (3) Cultural should be the main rival. (7) Miracle Mark may like the turnback. (2) Harbor Code exits a sharp win. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.
7th race – (8) Beef Winslow had some trouble last time and can make amends here. (1) Caisson should be a main factor from the rail. (3) Ghazaaly merits attention off the O’Neill claim. (5) Dandy Man Shines may be a threat at this level. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8. Doubles: 1-3-5-8 with 2-8-9-11.
8th race – (8) Evermore drops to what should be a winning level. (9) Perfect Smile looks like the one to fear. (11) Ponytail Pete should be tough in this spot. (2) Lena Lindgard cannot be overlooked here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-9-11.