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 – (8) Dustem Too drops a notch and should handle this group. (2) Southern Anton is dangerous on her best try. (1) Cotta Ride is worth a look off the Glatt claim. (5) Baby Needs Shoes should be a factor at this level. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.
3rd race – (7) Hard to Figure has lots of speed and may not look back here. (3) Mighty Kai could pay a quick dividend off the Garcia claim. (2) Habeas may work out a good trip in this group. (4) Barely Functional may perk up on dirt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.
5th race – (11) Maggles McGee seems primed for a winning trip here. (13) Sacred Sound could be tough to beat if she gets in the race. (8) Unusual Exchange should be in the picture at the end. (3) Sally’s Wish may respond to the turnback in distance. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-11-13.
7th race – (1) Proletariat has the rail and is capable of leading throughout. (7) Jordi Bear had a tough trip last time and can rebound here. (8) Melismatic seems ready for stakes company. (5) Bust Out could be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.
9th race - (3) We the Hobby should relish a return to a turf. (4) Wild West Coast missed by a head and is the one to fear. (6) Goje is consistent and belongs in the exotics. (7) Redheaded Reba is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.