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 – (5) Skedaddling Home had a useful debut at Laurel and has worked nicely since then. Gets the nod here. (8) Mo Mo Mugshot is an interesting first-time starter. (2) Righteous may appreciate a switch to turf. (11) Win Runner may fare better in a claimer. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-11.
3rd race – (1) Sneak Preview was second at this level last time and can work out a win here. (2) The Prince’s Spur takes a big drop off a long layoff. Two worrisome factors. (3) Philharmonic may bounce back to top form here. (6) Lookin At Roses deserves a look here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.
5th race – (1) Undercover Agent gets a rail trip and can lead throughout. (4) Mis Brunellas may wake up in a claimer. (5) Lucky Win Coco may respond to a turnback in distance. (9) Royal Retinue has speed and could lead throughout. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-9.
7th race – (2) Senza Parole was a determined winner last time and can make it two in a row here. (6) Anna’s Promise has plenty of stakes experience but has not raced since June. (7) Here’s the Kicker has been absent since May but has enough speed to be a factor. (5) Sarawak Rim fits better here after flopping in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.
9th race – (3) Vuela Paloma has not been worse than second in four tries on Tapeta. Should prevail here. (9) Roxy looks like the one to fear. (1) My Perfect Lady won her debut impressively but has been away for nearly a year. (5) Waittilmidnitehour could be a threat back on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.