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) I’m Your Man drops in class and has enough speed to lead throughout. (7) Not Normal could perk up at this level. (6) My Noble Knight is worth a look in this field. (3) Ethereal Road might wake up off a claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Daily Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 1-2-5-8.
2nd race – (1) Line of Scrimmage was claimed by Sharp off a lopsided win and can collect another victory here. (5) B Sudd looks like the one to fear. (8) Trust Daddy seeks a third straight win and fits nicely here. (2) Cathedral Beach should be closing late. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.
4th race – (2) Splattered is an interesting firster from Ward. (1) Titania’s Dream is worth a look despite a long layoff. (5) Blackfoot Daisy was fractious last time. Should be better behaved today. (6) Adalene has speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.
6th race – (2) Trap Line drops to a level where he should be effective. (5) Ramesses flopped in the slop. Gets a second chance here. (6) Photo Op seems due for a better effort. (7) Stormin Love can be competitive here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.
8th race - (9) Liberal Arts seems set for a strong effort in his first try for Cox. (3) West Saratoga gets some class relief here. (1) Banishing will be helped by a rail trip. (2) Lambeth cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.