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 – (4) Revera seems set for a strong career debut. (1) Jewlz will be helped by a rail trip. (5) Stuffy Mist should improve in a claimer. (3) Tiz Grace could be a factor in her first try. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 with 1-2-5.
2nd race – (1) Katonah has been facing better company and rates a slight edge here. (5) Ashcroft fits in nicely here. (2) Lure Him In is in great form with three wins in his last four starts. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.
5th race – (4) Won for Lou may enjoy the added distance. (8) Born to Rock could shine on turf. (1) Sterling Sea should be a threat from the rail. (3) Huber is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.
7th race – (2) Bit’s Tiger Magic seeks a fourth straight win and looks best here. (9) Can’t Sleep may wake up back on turf. (5) Lovely Idaho may hang around until the end here. (10) Headed for Om will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-9-10.
9th race – (4) Formidable Man should relish the added distance and work out a winning trip here. (7) Cabo Spirit just missed in the Shoemaker Mile and cannot be ignored here. (3) Atitlan belongs in the exotics. (5) Gold Phoenix may need some more distance. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.