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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 – (4) In Good Taste is a firster from Cox who seems ready for a big effort. (8) Corkage Fee switches to Johnny V. and is worth watching. (9) Controlled Temper will welcome the cutback in distance and drop into a claimer. (3) Shespun is a firster who should be a main factor. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.
4th race – (6) He’s Got This drops in class and has enough speed to work out a winning trip. (1) What a Country is worth a look off the Asmussen claim. (2) Soul Coaxing fits in nicely with this field. (3) Bird King exits a sharp win and looms a threat. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6. Doubles: 1-2-3-6 with 2-5-6-11.
5th race – (11) Two Sip Sally was a good second in her debut and seems set for a winning effort here. (5) Into Stars was a solid third in her turf debut and looks like the main rival. (2) Makeup has the potential to be a reliable runner on turf. (6) Dr. Ray D. can take a step forward here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-11.
7th race – (4) Lincoln Highway had a tough trip when a beaten favorite and can make amends here. (6) Sir London has interesting breeding for turf. (1) Mackillop should benefit from a rail trip. (3) Clyde’s Got a Gun was a sharp maiden winner and can be a top contender here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.
9th race – (1) Charm of the Song was hurt by a wide trip in her debut and should be more formidable from the rail. (3) Satin Blue has worked out sharply lately and can be dangerous in this field. (4) Wonder Wave was second and third in her two starts and can roll to victory here. (9) Joke Master has enough speed to be a contender here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9.