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) Blues Music is one of the few in the field with race experience and that could pay off here. (12) Amazing Amanda may feel at home on turf. (10) Epic Lady Luck is worth a look here. (5) Making Daisys is an interesting first-time starter. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-10-12.
3rd race – (4) In Our Time was third in a graded stakes last time out and has a class edge here. (6) Mischievous Gal will appreciate a return to turf. (8) Time to Dazzle should pose a stretch threat. (3) Serene Seraph may wake up here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.
5th race – (10) Lots of Kisses rallied for third in her debut and will welcome the added ground here. (2) Rethink may improve on turf. (6) Lucy McGee has speed and could last for a share. (12) Dashin’ Diva could contend in this spot. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-10-12.
7th race – (4) Fulleffort rallied nicely for third and looks best in this spot. (10) Epic Horsepower should be the one to fear. (2) Dufoof could be primed for a solid debut. (6) No Hay Dos cannot be ignored after a second last time. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-10.
9th race – (3) Signator could work out a winning trip in this field. (5) General Partner is an interesting possibility on turf. (7) Nineeleventurbo can make some noise here. (11) Otago may rebound with a better try here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-11.