By 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) Big Magic was two heads behind in third last time and can get a win here. (10) Whitethorn may be effective on turf. (3) Private Property will be a threat on her best try. (1) Motown Diva could respond positively to the stretchout. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-10.
3rd race – (3) Genuine Gomo seeks a third straight win and should get it while moving back to Tapeta. (1) Wannabeeloved looms a strong threat from the rail. (7) Secret Bagent Man should be effective at this level. (6) Giftedbydesign might wake up at this level. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.
5th race – (5) Walter Me Lad takes a big class drop and look best here. (1) Downing Street could pose a late threat here. (6) Pet Mat steps up in company and cannot be overlooked. (9) Frank’s Art fits with this group. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.
7th race – (2) Win for the Money has been racing in Grade 1 stakes and has a class edge here. (10) Relampago Verde was hurt by a wide trip last time. Will need better luck here. (1) Degree of Risk should be arriving on the scene in the final furlong. (4) Clever Mischief has been training nicely for his first start since March. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-10.
10th race – (2) Knightbridge looked sharp in a comeback win and can continue his winning ways. (1) White Abarrio probably wants more distance as he preps for the Pegasus. (7) Playmea Tune could be a threat on dirt. (6) Hold My Bourbon has speed and could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.