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 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1st race – (3) Different Gravy was second in a similar race and gets the nod here. (5) Nogradi seeks a fourth straight win and looks like the one to beat. (6) Cant Stop Munnings is worth a look off the Joseph claim. (2) Bourbon Flight exits a nice maiden win. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

3rd race – (10) State Charmer was second the last time she tried a dirt claimer. Looks best here. (9) Flashy Aviator looks like a promising newcomer. (7) Gladly may find happiness on dirt. (1) Juanita Mychiquita could be a factor while trying dirt. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-9-10. Doubles: 1-7-9-10 with 1-5-7-8.

4th race - (5) Mischief Mania steps up off a claim and win and holds a slight edge here. (7) Kid Twist could move forward in a claimer. (8) Epic Summer is dangerous off the class drop. (1) Nuck Chorris looms a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.

7th race – (4) Sweet Bebsi drops off a second and a claim. Getting Irad is a big plus. (9) Loving Mischief comes off a third and should be a top contender. (3) Ride the Broom should be effective at this level. (5) Mo Indian Lady may wake up while switching to dirt off a claim. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9.

9^th race – (1) Midway Memories had a useful comeback race and should be tough to beat from the rail. (3) Brilliantly won her lone turf start and should be the one to fear. (9) Faithful Departed has been racing in stakes and gets some class relief here. (5) Snipsnipptysnip should be closing fast at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.