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 – (4) Ez Pal looks like another juvenile maiden winner for Ward. (7) Randle’s Rascal was second last time and seems like the main rival. (8) August could be a factor even though it is June. (5) Good to Be King could rule in this spot. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.

3rd race – (1) Prince Day faces starter allowance company and may regain his winning form. (6) Gewurztraminer looks like the one to fear. (9) Military Road seeks a third straight win. (4) My Noble Knight should get attention off the Sharp claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.

5th race – (7) Step Forward  finished a close third last time and can make amends here. (10) B D Valeski  looms a threat from the outside post. (4) Normandy Coast may enjoy a switch to turf. (9) Mister Mmmmm may hang around until the end on turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-10.

7th race – (6) Palacios gets the nod in his first start for Walden. (9) Big Gain should be tougher on a dry track. (3) Attersee has speed and could be tough to catch here. (1) Baytown Bruiser should be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-9. Doubles: 1-3-6-9 with 1-5-7-8.

8th race - (8) My Boy Tony has a strong closing kick and should like the distance. (5) Supercharger comes off a nice maiden win and will be the main rival. (1) Telescopic will be dangerous from the rail. (7) Rothschild cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.