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) Blazing Tiger rallied for second in his career debut. Should thrive on the added distance. (4) Versailles Road can be a factor in the late stages. (7) Mo Ladies chased fast fractions in his debut and should benefit from that start. (6) Weseeulator figures to be in the hunt here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.
3rd race – (8) Compass Rises won at this level last time and looks best here. (6) One of One has some speed and could be tough to catch in this field. (1) She Takes Cash will be helped by a ground-saving trip. (2) Sunroof should get some attention in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.
6th race – (6) Sister Troienne won her last three starts and looks best here. (3) R Slew of Cash was third behind the top pick last time and should be a key factor again. (4) Spirit Doll was an easy winner of her turf debut. (1) Storm’s Wake may perk up from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.
8th race – (5) George Briggs is a talented New York-bred who can handle this field. (10) Smooth Breeze can be a main threat if he avoids a wide trip. (9) Our Souper Hero seeks a third straight win and cannot be overlooked. (1) Sigan Viendo can make his presence felt here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-9-10.
10th race – (1) Commandment was a powerful maiden winner and will be a handful from the rail. (3) Epic Summer won his debut and should be a main threat. (7) Blame Yasself has sharp speed and may hang around to the end. (8) Max Capacity fits in well here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.