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 – (2) Candy Rockette is an interesting first-time starter from Mott. (12) Conquering Marin is a talented European but landed a bad post. (4) Justified Gift is another firster who can have an impact on the outcome. (1) Classic Move could be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-12.
4th race – (4) Laigina comes off a second in a stakes and looks like the one to beat. (1) Vita Mia will be helped by a rail trip. (7) Timeforpeace will appreciate the shorter distance. (3) Covered in Crystal may wake up here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.
6th race – (10) High Camp was a solid second in his debut and should graduate here. (8) Growth Equity could be the main rival. (7) Five Wishes may be ready for a big effort in his debut. (2) Ezum acts like another talented firster. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-10.
8th race – (3) The Puma was second in his first start and has the breeding to shine at two turns. (1) Mr. Miracle should appreciate the added distance. (6) Easterly belongs in the exotics. (8) Chess Match could make a winning move here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.
10th race – (1) Flamingo Way had a brutal trip last time. Can make amends from the rail. (7) Moon Spun may shine in her third start after a layoff. (6) Twirling Queen will welcome a return to turf. (8) Cart Girl Sam may work out a good trip in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.