J.J. Hysell’s Play of the Day

J.J. Hysell’s Play of the Day

J.J. Hysell is a writer/handicapper whose specialty is tracking racing’s future stars at the blog inthemoneypost.com

Race 7: Sassy Kitten (#8, 6-1) was hampered by a bad start on synthetic last out and should like a return to turf. Dance Again (#4, 4-1) boasts a class edge. Praia (#10, 3-1) is tough to ignore on the cutback in distance. If the race moves to the main, Cookie (#13, 6-1) relishes off tracks.

Race 9: If you're looking to beat even-money Departing (#3, 1-1 odds), look to Pass the Dice (#4, 4-1), who is a horse for course here. Long shot Carving (#5) could boost the exotics at 20-1.

Race 10: Refreshing (#9, 8-1) looks sharp coming off the layoff and gets Rosie Napravnik aboard. Engaginglee (#8, 3-1) showed improvement with the move to turf. Angle (#10, 5-1) for exotics.

Play of the Day: Race 10, $1 trifecta box, 6, 8, 9, 10 — $24