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)  Princess Is Olivia comes off a win at this level and can make it two straight. (4) Rock Star Parking may perk up on a dry track. (3) Tinki Abarrio should improve on dirt.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5.

3^rd race – (5) Mikes Ahead drops out of stakes company and looks best here. (6) Golden Glider merits consideration off the Jacobson claim. (3) Classic Legacy cannot be ignored in this spot. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6.

5th race – (7) Bolt On the Rocks (A) was a game second last time and should notch a victory here. (5) I Had That One Too figures to be closing quickly at the end. (3) Rando fits in nicely here. (1) Wits and Wagers will be helped by saving ground. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.

7th race – (2) Redemption Time (B) missed by a nose and should make amends here. (4) First of His Name could be tough to catch in this field. (6) Mo Hope may rebound with a better effort here. (3) Haunted Flame cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

9th race – (3) Valiant Hunor was a good second last and should graduate here. (11) Jonathan’s Song seems primed for a big effort in his debut. (6) Fast Town looks like a fast firster who merits attention. (8) Rockin His Socks Off is working nicely for his debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-11.