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) The Last Page had a wide trip in his debut. Should fare better here with a class drop. (2) Science Rockets should appreciate the added distance. (7) David Pepperman fits in with this group. (11) Rules of the Road is an interesting newcomer. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-11.
3rd race – (6) Mully’s Moon should respond to a return to Tapeta. (7) Time for Restraint shapes up as the main rival. (1) Jaker deserves attention off the Joseph claim. (2) Hillbilly Bob should be in the mix here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.
5th race – (3) Skipping Stars comes off a second in a stakes and looks best here. (5) Teleport has speed and can be a presence throughout. (8) Alpyland looked sharp in a maiden win. (2) Strategic Reserve may take a liking to turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.
7th race – (6) R Tun Who is working swiftly for Joseph and can win at first asking. (1) Turkish Pistachio drops into a claimer and is the one to fear. (2) My Girl Nina will be a main threat back in a claimer. (7) Uni Merla is another interesting firster. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.
9th race – (10) Nemo has been racing in stakes and gets some class relief here. (2) Quereme Pass comes off a nice win and looms the top threat. (3) Bay of Bengal has sharp speed and cannot be ignored. (6) Lachaise will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-10.