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) Witcha Wish comes off a claim by a hot stable and adds Irad. Gets the nod here in his turf debut. (9) Action Delight had a rough trip last time. Might like turf. (4) Holy Cow may wake up here. (8) Ganador could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-9.
3rd race – (3) Bella Jax was victorious in her last race on Tapeta. (1) Zolene will be a threat at this level. (2) Sobiech ships in from Canada with a maiden win on Tapeta. (4) Silicium may perk up on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.
5th race – (5) Pocket Pair was second and third in her last two starts. Could have a winning hand here. (1) No Time to Wait looks like the one to fear. (3) Lookin to Rock turned in an improved effort in her first try on Tapeta. (7) Bonmati will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.
7th race – (5) Don’t Tell Tammo had a rough trip after a layoff. Could make amends here. (6) Omo Ten Girl may be tough to catch here. (8) Chloe’s Toy belongs in the exotics. (1) Breezey Bella could respond to a class drop. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.
9th race – (6) Lynn’s Milky Way won despite traffic issues and can make it two in a row. (3) Nic’s Style looms the main threat. (2) She’s My Lady Luck has enough speed to hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.