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 – (1) Outrageously has the rail and the kind of speed to lead throughout in a small field. (4) The Princess Says has enough late kick to be a factor. (2) Adiva is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.

3rd race – (3) Laughing Boy drops in class and can have the last laugh. (8) Lucency won nicely last time and will be a main threat. (5) Manta Rey ships in from Oaklawn and fits nicely here. (4) Beyond Best was second at this level and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-8.

6^th race – (9) Good Game showed promise in her turf debut and gets the call here. (10) Oak Alley should be closing quickly at the end. (1) Twolatebabydoll can be a contender in her US debut. (11) Athaliah has a tough post and will need a quick getaway. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-10-11.

8th race – (7) Furio will be helped by a dry track. (8) Thrilla shapes up as the one to fear. (1) U Devil You will get a boost from a rail trip. (2) Nicholai can make his presence felt here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

10th race – (3) Zaghruta should benefit from the added distance and prevail in the win photo. (5) Manage Xpectations could be the main rival. (11) Aviso may offer a potent late threat. (6) Itwillbefun can perk up here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-11.