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)  Keeping the Faith drops to a level where he should be able to handle this field. (6) Skyler is worth a look off the claim and return to dirt. (9) Phenomenal Dream has late speed and could grab a share of the purse. (2) Eerie’s Song might be a factor in a weak field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.

3rd race – (10) Ride the Broom missed by a neck at Oaklawn and should get the win here. (2) Rush to Glory should be the main competition. (5) Fab Girl figures to be closing quickly at the end. (1) Justtakethecannoli may hang on for a share. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-10.

6^th race – (7) Royal Suite may wake up with a switch to dirt. (3) Cue the Duckboats was second in both starts and may continue the trend. (9) Oraia should improve on a wet track. (1) Kimber Spice might respond to a surface change. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-9.

8th race – (6) That’s Right has enough early pace to control this race. (10) Dhabab should be closing late and can be a factor at the end. (2) Let It Ride is a big threat to take it all. (5) Bad Beat Brian is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-10. Doubles: 2-5-6-10 with 1-4-8-10.

9th race – (4) Daisy Duke finds a field she can handle here. (8) Strong State is prepping nicely for her 2025 debut. (10) True Passion won big last time and will be handle to handle if she duplicates that try. (1) Tentacion may benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-10.