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.
1strace – (3) Film Academy was third on turf in his debut. Should shine on Tapeta. (5) Mackville will be dangerous if he handles the switch to Tapeta. (6) Who Said Go ships in from England with experience on synthetics. (8) Rapid Grey switches to Gaffalione and should be a key factor. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8. Doubles: 3-5-6-8 with 3-5-6-8.
2nd race – (5) Blue Horseshoe was a troubled third when she lost by a half-length in her debut. Makes amends here. (8) Grinning has the breeding to make a smooth switch to turf. (6) Yes to Champagne should be competitive in this field. (3) Sierra Sky could be threat in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.
6th race – (7) F Five has a nice turn of speed and may not look back here. (3) Six Minus could be a stretch threat at this distance. (6) Shawdyshawdyshawdy will be a factor on his best try. (5) McLovin has a win at this distance but faces a tougher field here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.
8th race – (1) Demurely has speed and the rail and may not look back. (4) Get the Candy figures to make a sweet transition to Tapeta. (2) Ala Turka returns at the same level after a claim and gets Irad. (3) Six Feet Apart owns a couple of wins over the track. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.
10th race – (5) Steel Lute comes off racing in a stakes and will enjoy some class relief back in a maiden race. (9) No Consequences can improve off a useful debut. (6) Style Points make wake up in this spot. (1) Gossiper is worth a look from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.