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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 – (4) Lupo’s Legacy was hurt by a stumbling start and a wide trip last time. Deserves a second chance here. (1) Badgeball gets Gaffalione and will benefit from a rail trip. (5) Dr. Perry was third last time and cannot be ignored. (7) Sinner’s Sin drops in class and should be a factor. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7. Doubles: 1-4-5-7 with 6-7-8-9.
3rd race – (7) Zadorsky missed by a neck in her debut and make amends here. (8) Gypsy Tales seems set for a big try in her debut. (6) Deboisblanc was third in her debut and could move forward. (9) Alamo could turn in a memorable performance. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-8-9.
5th race – (7) Hay Stack didn’t fire in her first try against winners and could rebound here. (8) She’s On the Rocks exits stakes company and should be the main rival. (3) Bling belongs in the exotics after a third in a stakes. (4) Sand and Sea should be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-8. Doubles: 3-4-7-8 with 1-2-3-9.
6th race – (9) Here U Come Again debuts for Cox and looks best here. (3) Teardrop Tiara looms a major threat in her debut. (2) Hot Beach could sizzle in this spot. (1) Pinotslilgirl has speed and the rail and could last for a share. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.
9th race – (7) Booster Shot is worth a long look off the Hartman claim and a switch to turf. (2) Cosmic Storm will benefit from a class drop. (5) Midnight Channel may perk up in a claimer. (11) Hezmorethanready has a tough post but fits with this group. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-11.