By 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) Dr.Jekyll can handle this field on one of his best tries. (10) Win Street has the right credentials but drew a tough post. (7) Tonytone could make some noise in his debut. (1) Unpredictable might turn in a good effort here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-10.
3rd race – (6) Drum Roll may turn in a better effort off the David claim. (1) Zo Zucchera lost by a neck and will be helped by a rail trip. (4) Logistics edged Zo Zucchera last time and cannot be overlooked. (3) Galley Head won her last try on turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.
5th race – (6) I’m Due drops and may be primed for a winning effort. (8) The Great Oscar drops off a win and can make it two in a row. (9) Steelin Bases could be a threat at this level. (1) Outta Money can sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.
7th race – (2) He’s a Beast should benefit from a return to dirt. (3) Awesome Beast may pose a late threat. (7) Miami Frank belongs in the exotics. (6) Noble J may bounce back with a solid effort off a short break. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7. 9th race – (9) The Brigade has turned in two good efforts since returning from a long layoff and looks best here. (2) Themanupfront looks like the one to fear. (5) Shrug may turn in a big try for new connections. (4) Replevin might rebound in this spot. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-