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 – (7) Zenick takes a big class drop and moves to dirt. Gets a weak nod here. (9) Au Naturel could be successful in this group. (10) I Wanna Be Me may thrive on dirt. (4) Tybee Echo is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-10.
3rd race – (5) Proud American was second by a neck at this level and could get a win here. (1) Lucky Old Son tumbles down the claiming ladder and might be a factor. (6) Noble Prince has been absent since March but could contend of there’s no rust. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.
5th race – (10) Jestina was third in her debut and could move forward here. (1) R Tun Who seems like a promising newcomer. (4) Empath might make some noise in her debut. (9) Sweet Dream Lady can be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-9-10.
7th race – (1) Song of Sarah looks like a fast one and may not be caught from the rail. (6) Paradise should be the one to fear. (2) Betty’s Pearl belongs in the exotics. (4) Max fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.
9th race – (4) Noble J turned in a big win off a layoff. Can make it two in a row if he can duplicate that effort. (7) Adios Now has speed and should be battling to the end. (1) Roar Ready should pose a late threat. (2) Awesome Beast cannot be ignored here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.