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) Rebel With a Clue drops into a claimer and should prove best in this field. (5) Cajun Gold may welcome a return to turf. (9) Melody Man should be closing in the late stages. (4) Night cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-9.
3rd race – (6) Vuela Paloma was second last time and moves up off a Dibona claim. (3) Any Moment looks like the one to fear. (2) Gimme Some Luck should work out a good trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.
6th race – (2) Live High Live Low has been sharpened in some sprints and should thrive with the stretchout. (3) Nantasket Beach will be a threat in the final furlong. (8) Adios Cole will be helped by a quick pace. (1) Act a Fool will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.
7th race – (6) Freedom Road is in great form and gets top billing in this field. (1) El Principito should be a main threat from the rail. (2) Unclecharliesgift can bounce back with a better try here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.
9th race – (1) Little Georgie has was second in her debut for Saffie and should graduate today. (2) Imperatrice was also second and will be the toughest rival. (6) Quiddity disappointed last time but can bounce back with blinkers on. (7) Shot At Perfection seems to be on an upswing. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.