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 – (5) Impavido returns to a claimer and looks best here. (6) Vino Dominus was claimed by Sharp last time and is worth a look in  this spot. (8) War Munny was a distant second last time and should get some consideration. (4) Duke of Suggins will welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.

3rd race – (1) Tap to Open comes off a sharp maiden win and can control matters from the rail. (2) Answered Prayers was a game second last time and should be the main foe. (5) Laken exits an easy maiden win at Indy. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.

5th race – (7) Spin a Tune was third in her debut last year and can take a step forward here. (5) Lady Sybil may respond to a cutback in distance. (4) Belle Amour could thrive on turf. (11) R P Byrne should be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-11.

7th race – (1) Diablo Shiraz should be helped by a rail trip. (12) No Time Left gets a class drop and picks up Irad. (10) Sassy Fox could perk up in a claimer. (9) Scribble may work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box:  1-9-10-12.

9th race - (7) Leinani tries turf for the first time and may feel at home on it. (6) Conceit seems like the one to fear. (5) Totally Justified could pose a late threat. (1) High South will get a boost from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.