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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) Inallprobability should relish a return to turf. (5) Gulfstream Mary D could be tough to catch in her turf debut. (7) Goddess Soteria may rebound with a better try here. (2) It’s Just a Game seems a threat in this field. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.
3rd race – (5) Grand Golden Road was a game third at this level and may like more distance. (4) Rancho Vista was second her last two times. How about three in a row? (8) Game Energy may be better with less distance here. (9) Venezuelan Pride takes a big class drop. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-9.
5th race – (3) Sevilla will appreciate a return to dirt. (4) Kiss Cam seems better suited for dirt in this spot. (2) Bouvier makes her first start for new connections and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.
7th race – (8) My Sea Cottage could lead throughout in this field. (10) Longbranch Lou should be closing fast in the stretch. (1) King Elvis will benefit from a rail trip. (3) Bring Me a Check will be better suited by this distance. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-10.
9th race - (5) The Fiery One could be a big factor in her career debut for Pletcher. (7) Miss Paola will welcome a return to turf. (1) Geaux Amy is worth a look in her turf debut. (3) Mean to Me merits consideration here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.