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) Chiringo drops off a D’Angelo claim and looks best here. (5) Priority Lane could move forward off the Amoss claim. (3) I Got No Munny ships in off a win and is worth a look. (4) Macron fits in well here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.
3rd race – (6) Miss Tifeye could run a top number on a dry track. (5) She’s a Swede drops into a claimer and could be formidable. (1) Goldenageactress might respond to a surface switch. (7) Parking Lot Pours comes in off a maiden win after 17 tries. Can she start a winning streak? Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.
5th race – (7) Hafu was a good second in his debut and should get a maiden win here. (3) Dr Fenn was distant second and merits consideration. (6) Go Jack Go drops into a claimer and could be a contender. (12) Springhawk could be a threat in his debut. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-12.
7th race – (1) Tam Tam weakened late and finished a close third in her debut. May hang on with blinkers off. (10) Bonne Sante was third in her debut and looks like the one to fear. (12) Nycon is an interesting first-time starter. (7) Cord of Hope could turn in a strong effort in her debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-10-12. Doubles: 1-7-10-12 with 2-3-5-11.
8th race – (2) Dangherecomesshang has enough speed to handle this field. (3) Mechaya should pose a late threat. (5) Tales of the Heart cannot be ignored in this spot. (11) Bundchen is worth a look here Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-11.