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 – (8) Magic Solar lost by a nose in his last try on turf. Gets the call here. (10) Four Counts is an interesting first-time starter. (12) Mas Que Nada is another firster who seems to have potential. (2) Rum Room could be a contender here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-10-12.
3rd race – (3) All I Do drops to a level where she looks best. (8) Crimson Red should be a main threat after a second last time. (2) Zany Lady put in a bullet work for this. (6) Firebomb may wake up on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8. Doubles: 2-3-6-8 with 1-5-8-10.
4th race – (8) My Wish was a troubled fourth in her debut and should make amends here. (1) Ensley should be helped by a rail trip. (10) Bella Bello Banker has a tough post but might have enough speed to overcome it. (5) Come On Teesha could be a factor in her debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-10.
7th race – (2) Shipmate was fourth in a Tapeta stakes and should find smooth sailing here. (4) Itza Lock won his last two starts over this surface. (1) Fear may take a liking to Tapeta. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.
9th race – (1) Contrary comes off a sharp win and should prevail from the rail. (4) Five G didn’t fire in a Grade 1 stakes. Fits better here. (7) Sugar Fish fits nicely in this field. (5) Cassiar should be a factor at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.