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) Just Trust Me drops into a claimer for the first time and gets a weak nod here. (1) Mr. Machupicchu has speed and the rail and looks like the one to fear. (8) A Votre Sante was second at this level and should be a factor here. (7) El Ondeado missed by a neck and fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.
4th race – (4) Canada Gate was second last time out to a horse running in the Jim Dandy Stakes this week. Looks like it’s his turn to graduate. (1) Abitmischievous will benefit from a rail trip. (2) Visceral is a candidate to move forward off a helpful debut. (8) Indispensable usually brings home a check. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8. Doubles: 1-2-4-8 with 1-4-5-9.
5th race – (4) Baby Kristen comes off a decisive win and can make it two in a row here. (5) Mirinda could be a threat on turf. (9) Sassy Prancelot looked good in her turf debut. (1) Quick Kate should be closing quickly at the end. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-9.
7th race – (3) Reincarnate has the class and distance ability to handle this field. (4) Salesman looks like the one to fear. (2) Midnight Mammoth seeks a third straight win. (1) Calm Sea has speed and the rail and could cruise home. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4. Doubles: 1-2-3-4 with 3-6-8-10.
8th race – (10) Oscar Joy was second in his debut and will enjoy the added ground. (6) American Glory should be a stretch threat. (3) Nation returns from a layoff but cannot be overlooked. (8) Glandford is worth a look in this spot. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-10.