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 – (7) Jalisco has been away since October, but is working nicely and gets a big class drop. (4) Original One drops off a decent third. (5) Sendit Mo could rebound off a class drop. (1) Joker Went Wild looms a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.
3rd race – (4) Blondys Forza is working fast for her career debut and gets the nod. (9) Shemakesmemad drops into a claimer off a fourth in MSW company. (2) Zayda at the Spa is worth a look, even though it’s Del Mar. (5) Harkette may have some ability. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-9.
5th race – (5) Don’t Short Ur Self could win at first asking off sharp works. (10) Island Splash was third as a favorite in her debut. Could make amends here. (7) Imnosurething might be worth a look here. (3) Breakaway Babe put in a fast work for this. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-10.
7th race – (2) Pokernightatvees rarely turns in a poor effort and seems the right choice here. (4) Majestic Palisades might shine in this spot. (5) The G M stretches out but has enough speed to be a threat. (6) Stolen Treasure has been freshened since February and seems primed for a good showing. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6. Doubles: 2-4-5-6 with 1-4-6-9.
8th race - (6) Elite Heat had a useful comeback race and can move forward in this field. (9) Suntory Time may pose a threat in the stretch. (4) Lady of Power could land in the exotics. (1) Motet will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.