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.
2nd race – (4) Just Relax can move forward off a fourth in his first try on turf. (5) Our Souper Hero is worth a look in his debut. (9) Curved was second last time and should be a main contender here. (10) Wearebackyoungman may move up on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-9-10.
4th race – (1) Neshume should handle claimers from the rail. (7) What It Tiz could be poised for a strong debut. (2) Coffee At KJ’s belongs in the exotics. (4) Valid Sense fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.
6th race – (2) Sainte Chapelle was second last time and can land in the winner’s circle today. (7) Bianka Heart should like the stretchout. (9) Carnane was claimed by a hot barn last time. (6) Not One Less should be closing late. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-9.
8th race – (2) New York New York won his debut and can make it two straight here. (4) Dumb Money comes off a smart Tapeta win and looms as the main rival. (6) Boundfortrouble cannot be ignored here. (8) Makeit to Cheyenne is worth a look despite the layoff. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8. Doubles: 2-4-6-8 with 1-4-5-6.
9th race - (1) Burnin Turf should work out a winning trip from the rail. (5) Alley Oop Johnny should be the one to fear. (4) Vldislav will be closing quickly at the end. (6) Rigel has enough speed to be a main threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.