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 – (6) Nokie drops a notch and looks best here. (5) Headed for Om takes a big class drop while moving to dirt. (3) A Rousing Babe was second at this level and should be a factor. (4) Rock N Roll Song beat A Rousing Babe last time and will be in the mix again. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.
3rd race – (8) Golden Club was second in his debut and now tries turf. (2) Enjoy the Ride is working nicely for his debut. (3) Hunted House could pose a surprise. (5) Golden Sentry may enjoy turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.
5th race – (6) Can’tafford Not To has an interesting pedigree for turf. (5) Hallagrey seems ready for a sharp debut. (4) Believer may deserve some faith. (7) Never Obey is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.
7th race – (4) Mythical Reel was fourth from post 10. Should get a better trip here. (5) Grogu will welcome a return to claimers. (6) Living Life should be closing fast at the end. (1) Rimprotector will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6. Doubles: 1-4-5-6 with 2-3-4-7.
8th race - (4) Low La Bunny was an even fifth in her debut. May improve with blinkers. (2) Zadra has speed and might hang around until the end. (3) Snapshot will welcome the cutback in distance. (7) Grievous Angel put in a fast gate work for this. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.