By 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 – (4) Camm’s Princess drops in class and should handle this field. (2) The Beach Goes On tries claimers for the first time and looks like the one to fear. (1) It’s Just a Game may perk up after a poor debut. (7) Mademoiselle Molly is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.
3rd race – (6) Instago gets back on turf and looks best here. (8) Turbulent Force could have an impact in his career debut. (9) Gallant Knight tries turf and may find a home on it. (1) Davola could be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.
5th race – (6) Better Luck could have just that on Tapeta. (5) Turn Up the Trees takes a big drop but is a mystery on synthetics. (9) Guaicaipuro should be effective at this level. (1) Tiz Ruddy Ben will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.
7th race – (7) City of Oscars comes off a game maiden win and can make it two in a row here. (5) Mythical Man looked good in his turf debut and should be the main rival. (6) Strong Like Sara raced in a stakes last time and should find this easier. (4) Zealous Moon can rebound with a better try here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.
9th race - (1) Pocket Pair ships in from Canada and figures to work out a winning trip from the rail. (6) Mi Triguena looks like the key rival. (5) Blinging Burr could be a main factor if there’s a soft pace. (2) Miss Mary Nell cannot be ignored back on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.