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) Lunar Loop had a rough trip in her debut and still finished third. Deserves a second chance here. (1) Sister Jean was third last time and can take a step forward. (2) Plaza Cue usually brings home a check. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.

3rd race – (1) Call Me Precious should benefit from a turnback to a one-turn mile. (6) Bartender could be in the mix with this bunch. (4) Speed Skater was claimed off a big win and merits attention. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.

5th race – (1) Salty Senorita has speed and can lead throughout from the rail. (4) Icona seems like the one to fear. (8) Amberglen belongs in the exotics. (9) Blushing Justice won her debut and is a main contender here.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-9.

7th race – (4) Jack Charles drops after showing speed in his debut and fits in nicely here. (6) Exodus takes a big class drop and is worthy of consideration. (7) Highway Patrol can make his presence felt in this field. (11) Props could be closing ground at the end. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-11.

9th race - (1) Sultana was given a freshening after graded stakes win at the distance. Should be hard to beat in this spot. (3) Ayra Stark looks like the one to catch in this field. (4) Golden Sunshine figures to be closing fast at the end. (5) Way to Be Marie should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.