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) War Warrior has been away since July but is taking a big class drop. (8) Mully’s Moon may appreciate a return to turf. (12) How About It might be effective at this level. (5) Authentic Honour can sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-12.
3rd race – (2) New Life was second at this level last time and may hang on here. (3) Bint Mischief exits a solid maiden win. (6) Oscar Bound should work out a good trip here. (5) Steel City Lady is another maiden winner and should be closing at the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.
5th race – (1) Slew Diva is in good form and can lead throughout from the rail. (7) Evanora should be the main foe. (4) Sweet Sash could bounce back with a sharp effort. (3) R Firebird may improve with blinkers. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7. Doubles: 1-3-4-7 with 1-2-4-7.
6th race – (4) Grace of Monaco is an interesting firster from Gargan who gets Irad. (1) Pippa Adds looks like a promising runner from Pletcher. (2) Sippin Pretty was second in her debut and seems the best of the experienced entrants. (7) Exquisite cannot be ignored off a third in her debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.
8th race – (5) Augustinian has never been worse than second in four Tapeta races and gets the call here. (6) Skipping Stars was a maiden winner in his lone Tapeta start. (2) Rebel With a Cause could be a stretch threat. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.