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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 – (9) Pay the Bills is a firster from Brown who looks best here. (5) Parallel missed by a neck at this level and should be the main rival. (2) Floribunda might benefit from an inside post. (8) Some of It is another firster who seems like a promising runner. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-9.
4th race – (1) Roughshod was second in his debut around two turns and will benefit from a rail trip. (7) Sturdy was second in his debut and looms as the main rival. (5) Corporate Power should like the added distance. (4) Batten Down may progress from his debut and move forward here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.
7th race – (1) Typey has a strong closing kick and should work out a great trip. (5) Winter Princess won her last and should make her presence felt. (9) Boston Rose was fourth in a promising US debut. (12) Hola Gata fits in nicely but drew a tough post. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-9-12.
9th race – (8) Sand Dancer won his last and can make it two in a row here. (7) Grande Soiree has been claimed in his last three starts and is in excellent form. (2) Restored Order has keen early speed and could be tough to catch. (1) El Socio cannot be ignored from the rail. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.
12th race – (6) Air Invasion lost by less than a length and should work out a winning trip here. (7) Bourbon Outlaw could sneak into the picture late. (9) Bandoola might be a contender in his debut. (2) Mo’ Spresso has the potential to show improvement in his second turf start. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-9.