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 – (6) Point to That Star was fourth at a route. Should thrive with the turnback. (11) Stubold missed by a nose and should be the main foe. (10) Sweet Manhattan could be a factor in her debut. (9) Want All the Smoke is another firster who seems to have potential. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-9-10-11. Doubles: 6-9-10-11 with 1-2-3.
2nd race – (1) Royal Poppy closed nicely for third last time and should be fine on dirt. (3) Olga drops after finishing third and will be a danger here. (2) Both Sides seeks a third straight win and should get a good trip. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.
5th race – (1) Wicked Mercury should be able to stretchout nicely from the rail. (5) Mi Amore rates a big chance at this distance. (3) I’m Into Mischief cannot be discounted. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.
7th race – (5) My Lady James was freshened and returns at a level where she can win. (6) Miss Vyvyanne is an intriguing shipper from Canada. (3) Bodacious Bren belongs in the exotics. (1) Nana’s Corn Muffin will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.
9th race - (3) Wheelhouse ran well enough in a MSW race to be the top pick in a claimer. (2) Debt Limit seems set for a big try in his debut. (6) Ponant steps up after a strong second. (9) We Live This Game will be helped by facing claimers. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.