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 – (2) Always Ready seems set for a winning try off the class drop. (6) Adsila was second at this level and should be the main rival. (7) Wickedthiswaycomes could be better suited by turf. (1) Mappy may be a factor in the late stages. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7. Doubles: 1-2-6-7 with 1-2-4-8. Pick 3: 1-2-6-7 with 1-2-4-8 with 3-4-6.
2nd race – (8) Lovethisbizz returns to a level where he should be effective. (2) California Swag may prefer dirt. (1) My Man Money will benefit from a rail trip. (4) My Favorite Bird could take flight here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8. Doubles: 1-2-4-8 with 3-4-6.
3rd race – (4) Parade Ring has a nice late kick and can handle this field. (6) Likely Perspective is worth a long look off the claim. (3) Bad Girl Betty Lou can cause some trouble here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.
6th race – (2) Astin Style drops a notch and returns to turf. Seems like a winning combination. (5) Hot Lead adds blinkers and should be the main threat. (6) Ski Bum will be helped by a fast pace. (7) Replevin could be dangerous in a claimer. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.
8th race – (8) Star of the Gun was hurt by a tardy start last time. Could work out a better trip today. (1) Simo At the Big A was a good second at this level and seems second best. (6) Rockies Balboa could bounce back here after a disappointing try. (4) Action Delight cannot be overlooked in this spot. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-8.