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 – (5)  Sweet Chablis takes a big class drop and should prevail. (6) Miss Peabody may improve on dirt. (7) Storm Bay is worth a look in this field. (1) Argan could compete from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7. Doubles: 1-5-6-7 with 2-8-9-10.

2nd race – (8) Gorrono Ranch was second in her debut but gets the job done here. (2) Cheekwood is an interesting firster. (10) Chambourcin was third in her debut and should be in the picture again. (9) Ojos Locos could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-9-10.

4^th race – (2) Restore will be helped by the shorter distance in this spot. (3) Blast Furnace is a contender despite the layoff. (4) Guy Smiley should enjoy moving over to turf. (1) Our Starry Night is an interesting newcomer. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.

6th race – (4) Our Favorite Son was second last time and should move forward here. (7) Art Fair shapes up as the one to catch. (10) Forty Love exits a sharp maiden win. (8) Suited and Booted should have a late kick. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-8-10.

8th race – (7) Gerlin’s Empire was second or third in her last three starts and is overdue for a win. (6) Will Not Be Swayed should welcome a return to dirt. (2) Tiger Division figures to pose a late threat. (11) Princess Ny could last for a share here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-11.