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 – (1)  Stelify comes off sharp maiden win and should handle the distance. (5) Tarneema exits a stakes and is the one to fear. (3) Indy’s Halo has enough of a late kick to be dangerous. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.

3rd race – (6) Low Key flopped in a stakes but should rebound in a claimer. (5) Stage Presence seems ready to take on winners for the first time. (4) Kentucky Smokeshow should create some noise in this field. (7) Army Girl is due for a better try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.

5^th race – (10) House United should welcome a return to turf. (1) Askari could be a main threat from the rail. (2) Two Beers by Ten looms a danger in this field as he returns to turf.  (4) Musical Maestro might respond to a stretchout. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-10.

7th race – (2) Deer District (A) was hurt by a wide rally when third last time. Gets a winning trip here. (3) Cat On Time missed by a head last time and should be the main rival. (8) Tour Player belongs in the exotics here. (1) Ignite the Light will benefit from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8. Doubles: 1-2-3-8 with 1-3-6-8.

8th race – (8) Studeny is overdue for a maiden win. Gets the nod here. (3) Lambo should like the shorter distance in this spot. (1) Mister Banderas was second the last two times and cannot be ignored. (6) Mo Work should be helped by his debut and move forward in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8,.