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) Prayer drops into a claimer and could be poised for a solid effort. (6) Consequential seems to fit in this field. (4) Hutchinson may like the stretchout. (1) Al Amjaad could be a factor off the Sharp claim. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

3rd race – (4) Issachar looks like another first-time winner for Ward. (5) Heart of a Hero may wake up in a claimer. (6) Cubalibre is another interesting first-time starter. (3) Tiz General is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.

5th race - (5) Lucius Verus takes a big class drop and should prevail. (6) After Party was second last time and seems in good form. (8) Guardian has speed from the outside and might work out a good trip. (1) Mo Hair Sam will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

7th race – (9) Deep Flame earned a huge figure when second and graduates today. (11) Embry Show was shipped east by Baffert and should turn in a strong effort. (5) Puteketeke was second last time and is overdue for a win. (8) Armet may move forward in his second start. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-8-9-11.

9^th race – (7) Schwarzenegger exits a stakes and gets some class relief here. (12) Military Cruiser has speed and may hang around until the end. (5) Magic Brew comes off a sharp maiden win and merits attention. (6) Double Talker could have a say in the outcome. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-12.