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.
3rd race – (4) Boston Princess was claimed off a nice win and looks best here. (6) Nelida looks like the one to catch in this spot. (8) Hay Hay Paula has won three of her last four starts and should be a main threat. (2) Lucky Peridot was a good second last time and merits attention. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8.
5th race – (8) Party Shaker missed by a head against better company and deserves top billing. (12) House of Melody is a firster who could be a factor. (1) Platinum Rocker could last for a share from the rail. (3) No Fake had a promising debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-12.
7th race – (2) Full Disclosure was an impressive winner last time and can make it two in a row here. (3) Uncle B has been no worse than third in his last six starts and looks like the main rival. (4) Panther Island will appreciate a return to Tapeta. (5) Extendo seeks a third straight win and will be a main threat. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5. Doubles: 2-3-4-5 with 3-7-8-10. Pick 3: 2-3-4-5 with 3-7-8-10 with 1-2-3-5.
8th race – (7) No Nay Hudson was hurt by a wide trip and should be more competitive here. (8) Rockin Roller should be well-suited by a return to turf. (10) Bad Beat Brian exits stakes company has a class edge. (3) Mamba On Three is highly consistent and figures to be competitive until the end. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-8-10. Doubles: 3-7-8-10 with 1-2-3-5.
9th race – (1) R Awesome Sauce drops in company and will be tough to beat with a ground-saving trip. (3) Nothing But Pumps should be closing quickly at the end. (5) Dream Tap gets a rider switch to Paco and cannot be overlooked. (2) Calming Sea was a sharp maiden winner and fits in here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.