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 – (4) Cardio Cat was second in her debut and should get a win here. (3) Juneau merits attention in her debut. (1) Spun Tight could be a factor from the rail. (6) Baytown Ona is working nicely for her debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.

3rd race – (1) Sunset Harbour may find smooth sailing from the rail. (9) Nilo’s Rose will welcome a return to a claimer. (8) Liuzza should be closing at the end. (6) Beira fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.

5th race – (9) Noble Confessor has enough speed to lead throughout here. (2) Coiled should work out a good trip from an inside post. (3) Carcano might be a factor in this field. (4) Presider may perk up after running in a graded stakes. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-9.

7th race – (7) Fourth Dimension comes off a solod maiden win and can make it two in a row. (5) Render Judgment missed by a neck and should be the main rival. (1) Coalmoon can make his presence felt in the final furlong. (3) Fear of Union will be a threat on his best try. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7. Doubles: 1-3-5-7 with 3-9-11-13.

8th race - (3) Twirling Claire had to wait for room and just missed. Gets a maiden win here. (9) Newsrelease is a firster from Ward who merits consideration. (11) Spare Me will be helped by a fast pace. (13) Conquering Marin cannot be ignored if she draws in. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-9-11-13.