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 – (5) Coach Jimi D is working fast for his debut and should get the victory in this field. (2) Tiz My Hero might appreciate the added distance. (4) Master Switch put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5.
3rd race – (7) Polar Bear Plunge has a pair of quick gate works and seems ready for a strong effort. (1) Coulditbemajic had a useful debut and may like turf. (2) Rapid Grey could be a threat in this field. (11) McVicker has a nice pedigree for turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-11. Doubles: 1-2-7-11 with 1-4-6.
4th race – (1) Megan’s Clara has speed from the rail and should be hard to catch. (6) Cancel This looks like the main threat. (4) Sparkle of Hope will benefit from a quick pace. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.
6th race – (6) Temple had some trouble last time and could bounce back here. (2) Background looks like the one they have to catch. (8) Starting Over will be a threat on his best try. (5) Vintage Print cannot be ignored in this spot. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.
9th race – (7) Red Hot Rod was given a freshening and seems ready for a big effort with blinkers added. (11) B D Valeski had a troubled trip last time and could rebound here. (6) Arabian Prince should be closing quickly at the end. (3) Zartownis comes off a sharp maiden win and fits well with this field Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-11.