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.
2nd race – (2) Treasure King has plenty of speed and may not look back in this spot. (6) Backchat should welcome a return to turf. (4) Captain Anthony should be a factor in the final stages. (5) Uncle Armando will be well-suited by turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.
4th race – (5) Its a Birdie drops to a level where she should lead throughout. (1) Downton Tabby figures to be the main competition from the rail. (3) Nothing But Pumps can make her presence felt late. (4) A Ring Thing fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 with 2-5-9-10.
5th race – (5) Beanpot seems poised for a strong effort in her career debut. (2) Pretty Liam is another firster with strong credentials. (9) Turf Rocket could take off in this spot. (10) New Spice is another firster with a solid chance to win. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-9-10.
7th race – (8) Media Sensation closed for second at this level and looks best here. (2) Globes is in good form and looks like the one to fear. (5) Little Steven has enough speed to be a main factor. (1) Tiz the Coast should work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.
9th race – (1) Sgt. Pepper hasn’t raced since finishing second in May but has been training in a steady manner for Pletcher. (2) Mwari is worth a look from an inside post in his turf debut. (5) Fly Right will welcome a return to turf. (10) Big Commerce fits here but landed a tough post. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-10.