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.
2nd race – (7) Lita returns to a winning price tag and keeps Irad. (1) Ace Up Her Sleeve looks dangerous after finishing third. (3) Into Touring will be better off in a sprint. (4) Splurge is worth a look at this level. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7. Doubles: 1-3-4-7 with 2-4-6-7.
3rd race – (7) Take Me to Paris may improve in a claimer on Tapeta. (6) Miss Morgan gets Irad and should not be overlooked. (4) Tavria adds Lasix for this trip. (2) Breezethrutime will be helped by a slight class drop. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.
5th race – (5) Lucky Curlin was claimed by a trainer who does with that method. Gets the nod here. (4) Ever Dangerous was second in his last two starts. A hat trick? (9) Ocala Dream deserves consideration in his first try for Joseph. (8) Our Country could wake up here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-9. Doubles: 4-5-8-9 with 4-5-6-7.
6th race – (6) Marty’s Gal was bumped at the start and finished second in her debut. Gets the win here. (7) Frida makes her first start since June when she was a game second. (4) Mean to Me may enjoy a return to dirt. (5) Alia’s Faith fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.
8th race - (1) Bay Street Money will benefit from a rail trip and handle this field. (2) Icelander could be tough to catch in this field. (5) K.C. Chief will be part of the pace duel and could last until the end. (4) Tidal Forces will be formidable back on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.