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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 – (2) Go Big Green missed by a neck off a long layoff. Gets Irad here and should find the winner’s circle. (1) In a Spin gets the rail and should work out a great trip from the rail. (3) Chick’s Shadow gets back on turf and should welcome the change. (7) Thelastbulletsmine won her last start on turf and should be considered. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.
4th race – (2) Robyn and Eli takes a big class drop and should prove best here. (1) Mount Sinai runs for the first time in more than a year but can be a factor here. (6) Talking Wonders exits a maiden win and fits well here. (3) Chloe’s Toy has enough speed to be a factor. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2. Exactas: 1-2 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 1-2.
6th race – (4) Storm Brave was a game second against similar and should prevail over this group. (7) Impulsiveness promises to be a threat in the late stages. (2) Hello Jack drops to a level where he should be effective. (3) Exult might welcome a race on dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7. Doubles: 2-3-4-7 with 1-5-6-7. Pick 3: 2-3-4-7 with 1-5-6-7 with 1-7-8-10.
7th race – (5) Don’t Get Pickled was a solid second at this level and earns the nod here. (7) Demogorgon could work out a nice stalking trip and be a main threat. (1) Bletchley Girl cannot be ignored from the rail. (6) Rose E Holiday may respond to the stretchout in distance. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7. Exactas: 5-7 over 1-6 and 1-6 over 5-7. Doubles: 1-5-6-7 with 1-7-8-10.
8th race – (8) Ruse is a speedy New York State-bred who may lead throughout. (7) Jeopardy Theory has been first or second in his last four races and looks like the one to fear. (10) Ok Boomer can move forward in this spot. (1) Calycanthus returns to turf and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-10.