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) Devil Among Us has a nice turn of speed and may not look back in this field. (3) Geezer drops a notch and is worth a look. (4) Get Her Number has some back class and could wake up here. (7) Protégé should be a factor here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-8.
3rd race – (2) Chica Tigre should prove best while facing claimers. (8) Tina’s Princess looks like the main rival. (1) That Ain’t Right should move forward in a claimer. (3) Sheer Lightning is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.
6th race – (8) Ride Elbow Ranch was third from a tough post and can lead throughout here. (9) Ridegold has speed and may not look back. (3) Winter Snow should be closing fast at the end. (5) Pure Chaos can make some noise here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-8-9. Doubles: 3-5-8-9 with 1-3-5-6. Pick 3: 3-5-8-9 with 1-3-5-6 with 1-3-4-6.
7th race – (5) Drink This Cup comes off a win and can make it two straight here. (1) Going Deep exits a stakes and should be the main concern. (6) Young Love might fare better on dirt. (3) Om N Joy will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6. Doubles: 1-3-5-6 with 1-3-4-6.
8th race – (6) Howdoyalikemenow could work out a winning trip here. (1) Union Wave has speed and the rail and could be hard to catch. (3) Be Punctual may hang around until the end. (4) Valentines Candy fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.