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 – (5) Really Thirsty makes her debut for Casse and seems ready for a big effort. (10) Banana Split might prefer turf to Tapeta. (8) Rainy Night could move forward with Lasix. (2) Marian Cross is a firster who deserves attention. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-10. Doubles: 2-5-8-10 with 1-3-5-6.
3rd race – (3) Outlaw Country won by head in her first start on Tapeta and rates an edge here. (5) Competitive Saint disappointed last time. Can bounce back here. (6) Souper Classy has speed and could be tough to catch. (1) Pico d’Oro just missed last time and will be a factor here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.
5th race – (4) Beach Ready closed nicely for second and will appreciate the added distance. (8) Fish Mooney comes in after a win at Woodbine and looms the main threat. (5) Peace Seeker will be well-suited by the conditions here. (2) Beach Party Bingo has the kind of speed to be dangerous. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-8.
7th race – (4) Parallel has never been worse than third and seems overdue to break her maiden. (7) Floribunda looks like the one to fear off the Joseph claim. (2) Olivia’s Sparkle could shine here. (10) Orozimba may perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-10.
10th race – (2) Roar Ready was an easy maiden winner and can handle winners here. (8) Sound of the Beast exits stakes company and can make his presence felt. (6) Pure Class will appreciate less distance. (9) Holiday Pay had a rough trip last time and can move forward here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-9.