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.

2nd race – (6) Real Macho didn’t fire on a sloppy track and may improve off the Sharp claim. (7) Systemic Change exits a stakes and fits better here. (4) Curlin’s Gesture gets back on dirt in this spot. (5) Classic Legacy should be effective here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.

4th race – (1) Asheville rallied for third in his debut and should appreciate the added ground. (9) Quarry has late speed and could be a stretch threat. (3) Rugged Love looks like an interesting firster. (7) Diamond Eyed Jack has speed and may hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-9.

6th race - (1) Munnings Talks rallied wide for second last time and will benefit from a rail trip here. (3) Dyna looks like the one to catch. (9) Last Curtain Call was freshened and is working nicely for this start. (11) Core Memories can be a main threat with a smooth trip. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-11.

8th race – (5) Being Myself was second back in January and seems primed for a solid comeback try. (6) Sierra November could bounce back with a nice try here. (1) Anna’s Promise will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

10^th race – (2) Smokin Hot Stuff returns to a claimer and should thrive at the shorter distance. (3) Solaia lost by a neck in her debut and was claimed by Sharp. (9) With Kindness can complete the triple. (8) Sweettalkingwoman could contend in her debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-8-9.