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 – (3) Deboisblanc is a firster from Cox who should handle this field. (4) Sapphire Nights might be more competitive in her second start. (8) Green Chile may improve with blinkers. (7) You’re Forever could be a factor in her debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-8. Doubles: 3-4-7-8 with 1-5-6. Pick 3: 3-4-7-8 with 1-5-6 with 1-2-4-9.

2nd race – (1) Dazzling Blue has been away since December but is working smartly for her debut. (5) Back to Ohio has been absent since October but must be respected off three straight wins. (6) Sunday Shoes will be dangerous if she makes a smooth switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6. Doubles: 1-5-6 with 1-2-4-9.

3rd race – (1) Tx Women for Arts seems poised to win at first asking. (2) Hi’aika is another firster who seems to have potential. (4) V V’s Dream cannot be dismissed here. (9) Titania’s Dream may last for a share. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.

8th race – (11) Price Talk should thrive while returning to turf. (7) Stolen Base could perk up back on turf. (4) Hidden Stash should pose a late threat in this field. (2) Henley’s Joy was bumped late last time and deserves a second chance. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-11. 10th race – (7) Pledgeofallegiance missed by a neck last time and should make amends here. (3) Aeronaut might respond to the turf to dirt switch. (8) Retained has speed and could be tough to catch. (6) Supremely will be a contender on his best try. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-8.