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 – (4) Jamaican Destiny was off slow and rallied for third in her debut. Wins at a longer distance here. (2) I Love Ines was second last time and can fill that role again. (1) Pom Pom drops considerably and has the rail. (9) Hope Town Girl could contend in her debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.
3rd race – (6) Value In the Clouds may appreciate the shorter distance. (3) Win N Win will welcome a return to Tapeta. (2) Skedaddling Home drops a notch and should be a contender. (8) Mo Rapido could make an impact in his debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.
5th race – (3) Elenique had some trouble when fourth last time. Makes amends here. (5) Emerald Ember was second in her debut, but has not raced since May. (6) Senta Says comes off a promising debut but faces tougher. (8) Viking Quest should be a factor throughout. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.
7th race – (1) The Dove Rules returns to Tapeta and can work out a winning trip from the rail. (3) Waittilmidnitehour was a game second last time and might do it again. (5) My Perfect deserves attention off the David claim. (4) Money Magnettes has won two in a row but is a newcomer to Tapeta. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.
9th race – (2) Dry Powder is Grade 1-placed and has a class edge here. (4) Her Town exits a sharp allowance win and should be the main competition. (3) Velvet Vortex may benefit from a comeback try and perk up here. (6) Sudden Switch will be happy to be back on dirt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.