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 – (5) High Pronto showed speed and was fourth in his debut. Can Move forward here. (6) Boss Man Bolt looks like the main rival. (1) Summer Mischief can cause some trouble here. (4) Billy Goat can kick into gear and be a factor. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.
3rd race – (3) Hughes looked good in a debut win and gets the nod here. (6) Kennyten will be hard to beat if he can duplicate his debut. (2) He Is No Lie comes off a sharp second in a Churchill Downs stakes. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.
5th race – (2) Ima Track Star takes a class drop and may outrun this field. (3) Desert Kat missed by a neck and will be a main foe. (8) Chapter One should be in the hunt at this level. (1) R Danny Boy may be helped by a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.
7th race – (10) Thirsty Caitlin is capable of bouncing back with a sharp effort today. (3) Just Work It Out is an interesting firster from Sadler. (4) Big Blast can make some noise in this field. (9) Daytona Diamond may shine in this group. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-9-10. Doubles: 3-4-9-10 with 2-5-6-8.
8th race - (8) Whiskey Decision ships in from the East off some solid efforts and looks best. (5) Take a Breath should be closing fast at the end. (2) Sweet Rebecca is usually right there at the end. (6) Warming is a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.