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 – (1) Ember had a wide trip when third but can make amends from the rail. (3) Order of Magnitude got off to a slow and then rallied for fourth. Might move up off the claim. (4) Money Map is an interesting firster from Joseph. (5) Media Sensation has a nice late kick and should be a threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.
4th race – (3) Just My Own tries Tapeta for the first time and should handle this field if she makes a smooth switch to Tapeta. (6) Bengala Joy was fourth on turf in her career debut and figures to be formidable on Tapeta. (8) Seldom Seen could be a threat in her career debut. (4) Kara and Colleen has been working nicely for her first start. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.
6th race – (3) Sals Dream Girl was second in her last two starts and is overdue for a win. (1) Royal Blush was a sharp maiden winner and should be the main rival. (2) Pillbox is worth a close look off the win and Joseph claim. (4) Dontmesswithtess has been no worse than third in her last seven starts and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4. Doubles: 1-2-3-4 with 1-5-7-9.
7th race – (1) Ocean Gateway (B) was second in his debut and should graduate here. (5) Imonra was third and second in her last tries and should be a main threat. (7) Hollywoodland rallied for second in her first start and should make her presence felt. (9) Cymbal Court may welcome a switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-9.
10th race – (9) Wand (B) had some trouble when she closed fast for third. Works out a winning trip here. (2) Amor Salvaje also ran into trouble last time and should be the one to fear. (3) Irish Union was hurt by a wide trip last time. (1) Miranda’s Rocky could be a factor for new connections. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.
No. | Name | Letter/Last race | Today’s race | Comment | ||||||
(1) | Ocean Gateway | B, 2/12 | 7 GP | Finished second in her debut | ||||||
(9) | Wand | B, 2/24 | 10 GP | Was a troubled third last time |