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) Third Kiss drops a notch and tries Tapeta. Could be a nice fit. (8) Hope Diamond should be a main factor here. (7) You Signed It may be contend in her debut. (2) Lien On Her might like Tapeta. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8.
3rd race – (6) Messagefromtheking seems overdue for a victory after two seconds and a third in his last three starts. (7) Coffee At K J’s may be tough to catch here. (1) Rockingham Joe should be closing in the late stages. (5) Valiant Winter seems to fit with this group. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.
5th race – (5) Mr Narcissistic drops into a claimer and gets a nice rider switch to Gaffalione. (7) Nic’s Bro could be the main rival. (8) Giant Teddy cannot be overlooked. (1) Rachel’s Coach will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.
7th race – (6) Burning Bridges looks best off some fast works for his debut. (4) Finding Candy was second in his first try on turf and should be the one to fear. (2) Jubilee Parade can take a step forward off his debut. (1) Zephyros is worth a look in his debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.
9th race – (4) Hot Blooded was an easy winner last time he ran at this level. (5) Fly the W was second last time and should be a top threat here. (6) Lights of Broadway will welcome a return to turf. (8) Corta Fuego has a nice late kick. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.