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.

2nd race – (1) Box Office has the rail and should lead throughout. (4) Tapakena could be a factor at this level. (10) Big Salt Lick steps up off the claim but may be a contender. (7) Bigwrigdude might wake up here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-10.

4th race – (9) Hitherto is a firster from Cox who gets top billing here. (7) Delightful Claire is an intriguing firster. (3) Ivory and Ebony was second last time and cannot be ignored. (5) Chaching Chaching will welcome a dry track. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-9.

6^th race – (12) Sweet Kaufy has keen early speed and can control this race from the outside. (9) Grade A may relish a sprint. (1) Bourbon Serengetti is worth a look on turf. (3) Mighty Eriu will appreciate the class relief here. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-12.

8th race – (5) Burnham Square may bounce back to top form on a dry track. (7) East Avenue could be tough to catch here. (2) Final Gambit should be closing fast at the end. (1) Gaming may emerge as a main threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7. Doubles: 1-2-5-7 with 1-5-6-12.

9th race – (1) Clyde’s Got a Gun should benefit from a rail trip and have a nice closing kick at the end. (5) American Hope figures to enjoy the added distance. (12) Oscar Season fits well here but has a tough post. (6) British Isles merits attention in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-12.