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) Imminent Risk was a rallying third in her debut and should like the added distance. (12) Shidoni missed by a head in her turf debut and will be a main factor. (3) Menkaure may like turf. (4) Greatest could take a step forward in this spot. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-12.
3rd race – (11) Degree of Risk may work out a winning trip in this field. (4) Quatrocento is in top form and looms the main rival. (1) Steppin Silver has won two in a row and deserves consideration. (8) The Process should be a factor in the late stages. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-11.
5th race – (11) Write Off Jerry was second in his last two starts and is overdue for a win. (1) Salted Carmel should benefit from a rail trip. (8) Name It showed promise in his turf debut. (10) Warlander fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-10-11.
8th race – (2) Beach Ballad has a nice turn of speed and may not be caught here. (9) Love a Little Mo was a game second last time and should be the main rival. (7) Turner’s Charm could be a contender in her debut. (10) Maiora also may hang around until the final yards. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-9-10. Doubles: 2-7-9-10 with 2-6-7-8.
9th race – (2) Johnny’s Red Storm showed impressive speed in a debut win and looks best here. (8) Obliteration has plenty of speed and will be dangerous if he takes to turf. (6) Azizam is an interesting shipper from Europe. (7) Longshoreman will be a force on his best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.