By Matt Shifman and Bob Ehalt

Hot List Key:
 A: A preferred horse to watch                                 B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

2^nd race [Md Sp Wt, 1 1/8 mi] – (6) Uncle Hulka was fourth in his debut as the favorite and finished behind a horse that will be one of the favorites in Saturday’s Jerome. (4) A Bourbon for Toby was third in his two starts at Aqueduct and gets first-time Lasix. (3) Tracking Error raced seven wide and finished fourth in his first start in Setpember. (1) Chowser and (1A) Foil are an entry for Colts Neck Stables and trainer Jorge Duarte.

3^rd race [OC50k/SAL50k, 6 ½ F] – (6) Chipolte was second in a $40,000 claimer after setting the pace. (5) Tapwrits Temper won a $30,000 maiden claimer by almost four lengths. (1) Brave Bear broke his maiden in his third try for $50,000. (3) Run of the House gets first-time Lasix after his $30,000 maiden claiming victory.

5^th race [Clm 20000, 1 mi] – (7) Empty Tomb (D) came back after a short layoff in September and got bet down from 6-1 to 4-1 in a $40,000 claimer where he finished fourth. (5) Bold Endeavor came back from a 10 month layoff to finish third in a $40,000 claimer. (3) Legal Deal was claimed from his last two starts. (4) Cumberland Blues was a winner for a $12,500 tag two races back.

6^th race [Clm 40000 N2L, 1 mi] – (6) The Monopoly Man was third in a $50,000 open claimer two races back and drops down to the N2L condition. (4) Bold Ambition was claimed from his last four races including for $75,000 from his maiden victory. (5) Six Kings was claimed at Keeneland in October by Linda Rice and makes his first start back. (3) Mo Rhodes was claimed last time for $30,000 at Churchill Downs and gets blinkers on.

Best bets: Uncle Hulka (2^nd); Chipolte (3^rd). Best value: Empty Tomb (5^th); The Monopoly Man (6^th).