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 – (6) Indy Magic comes off two wins at Saratoga and is the pick here. (1) Play the Trumpet is also seeking a third straight win and is the one to fear. (3) Bold Discovery should be suited by dirt. (8) Cape Trafalgar has speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.
3rd race – (7) Glam Slam was an improved second last time and is sitting on a win. (11) Signed With Love seems like a promising firster. (5) Splendid Song shows a fast gate work for this. (3) Naughty by Nature is bred to be a fast one. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-11.
5th race – (2) Script is in great form and gets the nod here. (7) Determined Kingdom has tactical speed and should get a good trip. (10) Nobals has a ton of back class and is dangerous on his best try. (9) Little Ni could be a factor if he takes to turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-9-10. Doubles: 2-7-9-10 with 1-3-5.
6th race – The Perryville Stakes (G3) – (5) Captain Cook just missed in his first start for Pletcher and looks best here. (3) Barnes can bounce back with a better try here. (1) Gaming should like the distance. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.
9th race – The Lexus Raven Run Stakes (G2) - (9) Ragtime has done little wrong and should handle this field. (8) Usha ships in for Baffert and is the one to fear. (11) Quietside has not raced since May but will be a contender if ready. (7) Maida was impressive at Laurel and should not be overlooked here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 7-8-9-11.