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.
2nd race – (6) Sharp Flame debuts for Cox and merits top billing here. (7) Interception could steal this one. (8) Sakura Sky will be dangerous in a claimer. (5) Babe in the Woods lost her rider last time and is due for better luck. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.
4th race – (4) Crazy Cami was no factor in a stakes but fits better here. (3) Tempting Lady looks like the one to fear. (10) Mixer showed talent in her debut. (7) Modarosa could be a factor in her debut. . Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-10.
6th race – (3) English Tavern turned in a solid effort last time and found a winning spot here. (8) Fair Dinkum got off to a bumpy start last time and deserves a look here. (6) Alex Joon is a threat in this spot. (5) Chanceux has been working great for his comeback. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.
8th race – (9) Banishing disappointed last time after a big effort. Seems poised for a strong comeback effort. (8) Abadin could be tough to catch here. (6) Arro Smash should be in the picture at the end. (3) Money Supply is in great form and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-9.
10th race – (12) Mr Big Stuff seems set for a winning effort in his debut. (11) Capo could cause trouble here. (3) Stunnem should thrive at this level. (7) Summer in Aiken could be a factor off the class drop. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-11-12.