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 – (2) Pula gets back on dirt and rates a narrow edge. (6) Helen’s Little Sis may wake up in a claimer. (1) Colonial Rose may be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6. Doubles: 1-2-6 with 1-3-8-11.
2nd race – (3) Nonna’s Love is a half-sister to champion Fierceness and can win at first asking. (1) Gracie’s Delight is the one to fear. (8) Cat Island is another interesting firster. (11) Kontiki deserves attention in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-11.
4th race – (8) Early Adopter drops out of stakes company and looks best here. (9) Bulldoze comes off a sharp maiden win and will be closing fast at the end. (1) Earned Not Given cannot be ignored from the rail. (12) Hot Property fits in here but has a tough post. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-12.
6th race – (6) Sugaree has experience at the distance that should payoff here. (3) Romantica may appreciate the distance. (4) Tarneema has a nice late kick and should be a main threat. (10) Saccharine could be a factor on her best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-10.
8th race – (2) Just So Pretty was third last time and seems well-spotted for a maiden win. (6) Athaliah should perk up back on turf. (1) Indy’s Halo will benefit from a rail trip. (7) Glamorama may shine on turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.