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.
3rd race – (8) Sudden Switch returns to a dirt sprint and looks best. (6) Flash Wear exits a stakes and is worth a look. (3) Tapit Quick should be closing at the end. (1) Sultry Lass will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.
5th race – (4) Debbie Doll debuts for Rivelli who usually has his horses sharp for their first start. (8) Bella Ballerina is working nicely for her debut. (3) Llamp may benefit from her debut and move forward. (6) Determined Ace could be a factor in her initial try. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.
8th race – The Indian Summer Stakes Presented by Keeneland Select - (2) Bobrovsky posted a solid win in his turf debut and gets the call here. (5) Obliteration showed promise in his turf debut. (6) Schwarzenegger tired late in his debut but may not look back here. (9) Azizam switches to Irad and merits a look here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-9. Doubles: 2-5-6-9 with 2-3-5. Pick 3: 2-5-6-9 with 2-3-5 with 4-6-10-11.
9th race – The Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) - (5) Thorpedo Anna was super game to win the Personal Ensign and should roll to another win. (3) Nitrogen is a fast 3-year-old who will be the main rival. (2) Scylla may respond to the stretchout. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.Doubles: 2-3-5 with 4-6-10-11.
10th race – The Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes (G2) - (6) Final Score is 2-for-2 on turf and could lead throughout here. (10) Vintur was impressive in his debut and will be a top contender. (11) Casa Cielo also has speed and can hang around to the end. (4) Exonerate should be well-suited by the distance. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-10-11.