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) One Giant Leap has not raced since April but is working sharply. (5) Forrest City will welcome a return to dirt. (2) Gold Luck was second in his last two starts and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5. Doubles: 1-2-5 with 1-3-4-8.
2nd race – (1) Tamashi was a competitive fourth on turf in his debut. Should move forward on dirt. (3) Off the Clock looks dangerous in a claimer. (8) Huntsville may improve without blinkers. (4) Lundberg should be a factor in this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.
5th race – (7) Radio Liberty was washed out of a turf start in his debut. Gets to run on grass today. (1) St. Armands Key was hurt by a wide trip last time and will benefit from a rail trip here. (9) Thomas Aquinas was second in his last two starts and belongs in the exotics. (10) Zverev rallied belatedly in his debut and should benefit from the experience. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-9-10.
7th race – (10) Mill Street was unprepared for the start and then rallied for fourth. Can register a victory with a better trip. (12) Tireless was a wide second in his debut and looks like the main rival. (4) Edgartown was also second in his first start and cannot be ignored. (3) Frontline Warrior should be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-10-12.
10th race – (9) St. Benedicts Prep drops in class while moving back to dirt. Looks best in this spot. (10) Oh My Gawd is a firster with some promising works. (7) Shesasmalltowngirl may appreciate getting back on dirt. (4) Market Profile has some speed and could last for a share. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-10.