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) Dedos is a firster from Ward who seems set for a big effort. (1) Herb Elias is another interesting firster. (4) Bottoms Up may perk up on a dry track. (6) Baytown Amy Rose is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6. Doubles: 1-2-4-6 with 2-3-5-6.
2nd race – (6) Sardis tries turf and may thrive on it. (2) Green Light looks like the one to fear. (3) Cabernaydo should pose a late threat. (5) Sugar Hook cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6
6th race – (11) Moving to Kentucky finished fourth in a useful debut and will welcome a class drop. (10) Puckster can be a contender at this level. (6) Admiral Hall is worth a look in his career debut. (7) Vigano is long overdue for a win. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-10-11
8th race – (2) Elusive Target was hurt by a wide trip last time and should make amends here. (3) Accidental Hero will be dangerous off the Maker claim. (1) Fifty Cent Dollars could cash in on a rail trip. (8) Trident Hit fits in well with this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.
10th race – (3) Gray’s Fable exits a stakes win at Laurel and looks best here. (9) Escape Artist seems ready for a top effort. (11) Big Dreaming has a strong late kick and could be a main factor. (10) Fair Dinkum should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-9-10-11.