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 – (1) Urgency was second in his last start of turf. Should prevail from the rail. (3) Running On Time seems capable of making a smooth switch to turf. (10) Nickel C fits well here but drew a tough post. (5) Woodster may wake up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-10.
3rd race – (5) U Know When U Know should improve off the return to a two-turn race. (4) Alanis will be more of a factor in Tapeta. (7) Cash Due is worth a look here. (3) Bonmati disappointed last time can bounce back here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7. Doubles: 3-4-5-7 with 3-5-6.
4th race – (6) Nice Try Riley seems best off the class drop. (5) Eryk Anthony is bred for dirt and deserves attention. (3) Sea Gid could cause trouble in this group. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6.
6th race – (6) Paros is a stakes winner on Tapeta and gets the nod here. (2) Just for Luck should be closing in the late stages. (3) Space Launch was hurt by a wide trip last time. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.
8th race – (4) Confessional was an impressive debut winner and can make it two in a row here. (6) Nearly was an easy maiden winner and will be the main rival. (1) Vost can rebound with a better try here. (2) Timeless Victory looked good in winning his dirt debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.