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) Kinzlee’scharisma was second last time and may finally graduate from the maiden ranks. (1) My Girl Mia is training sharply for this and should be the main rival. (6) Smokin Hot Stuff ships in from Kentucky and merits attention. (2) Cammy’s Girl could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.
3rd race – (1) May Day Ready has been competitive in graded stakes and gets the nod here. (2) Saqqara Sands is an intriguing foreign shipper. (3) Certitude may enjoy the stretchout. (5) Raw Ability has a nice late kick. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.
5th race – (6) Warm Sun and Brew was hurt by a wide trip and will be helped by added ground. (7) Highplainsdrifter likes to finish second. (4) Trump Era belongs in the exotics. (8) Chromeflash exits a solid win and has worked quickly since then. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.
8th race – (3) March of Time won off a long layoff and can make it two in a row. (8) Mc Vay was third in the Grade 2 Gold Cup and is the one to fear. (6) The Last Straw ran well enough in a graded stakes to be a factor here. (2) Bartholdy cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.
10th race - (6) Cornucopian is in top form and gets the call here. (5) Stronghold probably wants more distance. (7) Gold Sweep usually brings home a check. (3) Dr. Venkman likes this track and should pose a threat. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.