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) Murdock was off slowly and rallied as the favorite. Deserves a second chance here. (3) Our Starry Night missed by a neck last time and could be hard to catch. (9) Moon Sniper steps up off a nice win. (4) Let My People Go could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9. Doubles: 1-3-4-9 with 1-3-5-9.

2nd race – (9) Mood Spin is working fast for her debut and gets the nod here. (1) Midnight Escapade is a big threat from the rail. (3) Subliminal was a good second at Indy in her debut. (5) Stress Relief merits consideration. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.

5th race – (8) Major Rager gets Irad for her debut and could be a fast one. (12) My Lucky Wife could work out a fortunate trip here. (4) Side Quest should be a factor here. (3) Kihei Kiana has showed speed in her works. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-12.

9th race – (2) Eclatant was freshened after a Grade 1 win and looks best here. (5) Usha should pose the biggest threat. (8) Foie Gras was a close third to Usha and deserves consideration. (4) Zeitlos will be helped by a fast pace.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-8. Doubles: 2-4-5-8 with 4-6-9-11.

10th race – (6) Debby’s Gal will benefit from a return to dirt. (9) She’s Gotta Go could be a factor off the Asmussen claim. (4) Lockdownyourtown could be formidable on a dry track. (11) Raging Current might bounce back with a better try here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-9-11.