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 – (6) Speech and Drama has worked quickly from the starting gate and gets the call here. (1) I Know Nothing may know a thing or two about racing. (8) Sweet Mary gives Asmussen a strong hand in this race. (7) Wine’s Mistress could be a factor today. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.

3rd race – (2) Hello Angel seeks a third straight win and looks best here. (1) Next Up should be a top contender from the rail. (4) Country Club is in fine form and cannot be ignored. (5) Thatsalrightmama can make her presence felt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

5th race - (1) Write Off Jerry could benefit from an inside trip and some added distance. (3) Offlee Naughty had a rough trip last time and can make amends here. (9) Army Officer may respond to a class drop. (12) Tapit Shoes drew a tough post. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-12.

7th race – (7) Authentic Patriot drops into a claimer and looks best here. (1) Rock Music fits better here after racing in MSW company. (3) Buntus Fociora should be more of a threat in a claimer. (4) Pelican Hill is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.

9^th race – (1) Miracle Mark should work out a winning trip from the rail. (2) Gethsemane is the one to fear off the Sharp claim. (5) Clocker Special deserves some consideration here. (9) Hot Property should attract attention off the Jacobson claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.