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) Tilt a Twirl rallied for third and should enjoy the added distance. (6) The Hund showed unusual early speed last time and could be a main threat. (1) Reb may respond to the cutback in distance. (7) Flick might perk up on a dry track. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.

3rd race – (10) Stealing the Show debuts for Cox and could win at first asking. (3) Crowning Victoria is another interesting firster. (9) Youhadme At Merlot has worked swiftly since a dull debut. (5) Dance Like This could be a threat in this group. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-9-10.

5th race - (8) Laughnowcrylater was sharp at the end of last year and is working nicely for his comeback. (5) Petoskey Stones steps up after a determined win last time. (3) Bourbon Flight deserve a look after the Sharp claim. (1) Wish Carefully was claimed by Atras and should be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8.

7th race – (9) Back Ring Buzz drops out of stakes company and looks best here. (4) Got Gone belongs in the exotics . (5) Cool American will welcome a return to turf. (1) Raconteuse can bring home a check from the rail. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-9

9^th race – (5) Timing Difference comes off a solid win and seems to be in top form. (8) Bold Strength was second in his last two starts and should be the main rival. (7) Jimmy’s Dailys will be a threat on his best try. (1) Only Phil cannot be ignored from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.