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.
1st race – (1) Force of Law drops into a claimer and looks tough from the rail. (4) Goal also drops and could score in this field. (2) Vekoma’s War also faces weaker company and should get attention. (3) Cocktail Kisses can contend here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.
3rd race – (2) My Boy Rocky drops off the D’Angelo claim and looks best here. (7) Senor Money may perk up on Tapeta. (8) Kavak could be a factor in his debut. (3) Time for Restraint should be a contender in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.
5th race – (1) Ekati King takes a big class drop for Joseph. Gets Irad and should prevail. (3) Amazing Woo was a close third at this level and looms the main rival. (4) Gucci Boy missed by a neck last time and cannot be ignored. (7) David’s Songs fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.
7th race – (2) Dilger has been freshened and seems set for a sharp effort. (5) Top Gun Rocket should be closing nicely at the end. (6) Into Pleasure comes off a nice maiden win. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.
9th race - (10) Monet Never had a useful comeback effort and can move forward here. (8) O Captain is dangerous off the class drop. (2) Into You has speed and could be tough to catch. (5) Polar Bear Plunge can be a threat in the late stages. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-10.