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) Farm Team drops a notch and should appreciate the stretchout. (1) No Take Backs exits a sharp maiden win and is worth a look. (3) Strummin finds a level where he should be effective. (7) Sprint Out Pass should be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.
3rd race – (3) Twirling Queen has speed and will be tough to catch here. (6) Oujda exits stakes company and should be the main rival. (4) Youalmosthadme may enjoy a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.
5th race – (9) Amberglen is an interesting firster for Cox who can win at first asking. (2) Real Drama may welcome the shorter distance. (10) Love and Grace can have an impact in her first start. (4) Core Memories should be a factor here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-9-10.
7th race –(7) Fulleffort posted a solid maiden win at Kentucky Downs and gets the nod here. (9) Expressway comes off a stakes try and could motor to victory here. (10) Baytown Dreamer has speed and might get away with soft fractions. (6) East Village should pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-9-10. Doubles: 6-7-9-10 with 2-3-4.
8th race – (4) Sam’s Treasure is in great form and gets the nod here. (2) Tanya Showers has some late kick and will be a stretch threat. (3) Caress could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.