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 – (6)  Create Trouble has speed and could be tough to catch at this reduced level. (7) Born Flawless moves up off a claim and is worth a look. (1) Show Time will benefit from a rail trip. (2) Miacomet could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7. Doubles: 1-2-6-7 with 2-5-6.

2^nd race – (2) Iron Sharpens Iron should improve on a dry track. (6) Tizmarkus won big last time but may bounce. (5) Ultimate Strike should be closing late. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

4^th race – (6) Life Advice (B) was a game second last time and may hang on here. (9) Sassy Princess may wake up in a claimer. (1) Faith Understood should be a contender in this group. (4) Smooth Waves can be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.

6th race – (6) Pair of Socks ran away and hid in his last start. Can make it two straight wins here. (2) Northern Chill looks like the main rival. (1) Pinfire should work out a good trip. (5) Haunted Flame may offer a nice late kick. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

8th race – (8) Secret Pocket has been away for more than a year but is working nicely and gets a weak nod here. (5) Business Model could be a threat in this field. (10) Crosstown Shootout belongs in the exotics. (9) Bright Leaf might shine in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-8-9-10.