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)  Preposition drops into a claimer for the first time and looks best here. (5) Sinister Smile was second at this level and should be the main foe. (3) Nyquist Frequency lost by a nose last time and cannot be overlooked here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.

3rd race – (2) Windy Walk (B) notched a head victory last time and can make it two in a row here. (1) Colonial Rose will be a threat off the Casse claim. (6) Gila should be helped by a dry track. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.

5^th race – (5) Cha Cha Chukka will be better suited by this shorter distance. (7) Missy Bee has a strong late kick and will be dangerous here.  (9) Cavatelli should like the added distance.  (10) Bread to Run may  fit in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-10.

7th race – (8) Sultry Lass was a game second last time and should make amends here. (2) Chilled looks like the one to fear off a good second. (3) Standoutsensation should be the one to catch in the stretch. (6) Pretty Layla put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.

9th race – (8) Derek’s Law gets a rider switch to Ortiz and should handle this field. (1) Indy Charges On should perk up in a claimer.  (3) Shortstop drops in class and is worth a look. (9) Baytown Bruiser may benefit from a fast track. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-9.