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 – (9) More Than a Shadow has some speed and can use it to post a victory in her second career start. (3) Oh Sheila looks like the most dangerous rival. (1) Magic Word is worth a look from the rail. (5) Villa Rose could contend in her debut. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.
3rd race – (5) La Dinamita could prevail in her first start since moving to Joseph’s barn. (7) Riddle Me Khozy might rebound with a better start in her second try. (6) Majestuosa may like the switch to dirt. (1) Pretty Geisha could sneak into the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.
5th race – (3) Skip Forward drops a notch and looks best in this field. (1) Little Big Man could stand tall from the rail. (8) Sweet Interlude should welcome a return to turf. (9) Surfer’s Joy might be more effective in a claimer. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-9. Doubles: 1-3-8-9 with 1-5-6.
6th race – (6) Gallant Knight drops off a Tampa win and gets the nod here. (5) Pet Mat fits in nicely at this level. (1) Saybrook looms a big threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.
8th race – (1) Boat’s a Rockin drops out of a stakes race and finds a level where he can have smooth sailing. (2) Send Cash will be dangerous off his best try. (3) Itza Boss will welcome a return to turf. (5) Artemus Citylimits cannot be overlooked in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.