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 – (3)  Ambridge raced wide when fourth last time but should work out a better trip here. (1) Shogun could be a threat from the rail.  (7) Bourbon Flight may wake up in a claimer. (2) Promissione might improve off the Diodoro claim. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.

3rd race – (8) Chopsticks is a firster from Cox who seems ready for a big effort in her debut. (9) El Barrio is another firster who seems to have some potential. (2) Go to Girl showed some late kick in her debut and should like the added distance. (1) Vajra will be helped by a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-9.

5^th race – (6) Another Mystery drops into a spot where he should be able to prevail. (1) El Kabong could be a threat in the final furlong. (5) Transcendental will appreciate the drop into a claimer. (8) Risk Manager fits in nicely with these. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

7th race – (6) Gettinby (B) was bumped, raced wide and only lost by a length. Makes amends here. (5) Good Money may like the sprint distance. (8) Dancin for Gold could hang around until the end. (7) Brody might be a contender on his best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.

10th race – (3) Almostgone Rocket should be helped by some class relief at this level. (7) Little Prankster might move forward off a comeback try on turf. (1) Marmalade Skye should be a big threat from the rail. (4) Asternia can return to top form on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.