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 – (3) Provenance is a firster from Baffert who is working quickly for his debut. (4) Intrepido should benefit from his debut. (2) Plutarch is another firster who merits attention. (6) Eruption may explode with a big effort here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.
3rd race – (3) Great King missed by a neck at Emerald Downs but can get the win here. (6) Ready to Pounce looms the main threat off a win and a claim. (7) Left Hand Man fits well here. (4) Father Delay drops to a level where he should be effective. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.
5th race – (8) Bazooka Charlie should welcome a return to a claimer. (4) Mom Says may wake up in a claimer. (9) Ten Figures is worth a look in his first start for Miller. (2) Horizon Wildcat could grab a piece of the purse. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9.
7th race – (1) Mr. Disrespectful has speed and the rail and may not look back.(9) Petesoldfashioned was second last time and looks like the one to fear. (6) Sogno Di Vino should improve back on dirt. (8) Pass the Baton could benefit from the stretchout. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.
9th race – (2) Speed Boat Beach can take a big step forward here after tiring in his comeback race. (6) Stronghold has class but may want a longer race. (1) Dr. Venkman usually brings home a check. (4) Maymun will get tested for class here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.