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 – (6) Dramatizer returns to a claimer and should prove best. (1) Myfavoritedaughter may like a surface switch. (2) Flatterwithjewels steps up off a big win. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.
3rd race – (6) Emerald Bay put in a fast, bullet work for this and should prevail at first asking. (5) McKinzie Street looks like another fast newcomer. (4) B Grayson should welcome the added distance. . Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6. Doubles: 4-5-6 with 1-4-5.
4th race – (5) Parenting is an undefeated stakes winner who has a huge class edge here. (4) Ultimate Gamble is coming off an impressive win. (1) Cowboy Mike will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.
7th race – (7) Fight Back had a troubled debut and can atone with a big effort here. (4) Glorious Life should appreciate the added distance. (10) Stylishlyacclaimed is worth a look despite the layoff. (5) Bruiser could be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-10.
10th race – (5) Bella Vienna gets back on dirt and should respond with a solid effort. (3) Don’t Worry Boss adds blinkers and is worth consideration. (1) Anna’s Wish is training sharply for this start. (7) Neezer Dalton will appreciate some class relief here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.