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) She’s No Angel drops in class and seems to have found a winning spot. (4) What’s Her Number was third at this level and looms the main rival. (2) Mustique is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4. Doubles: 2-3-4 with 2-4-7-9.

2nd race – (9) Happy Prince debuts for Casse and looks best here. (7) Chalky White is training nicely for his debut. (4) Fistfulofmoney is worth a long look. (2) Shake and Rattle put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9.

4^th race – (3) Django has a nice late kick and should collar the speed at the end. (4) El Magnifico exits a sharp maiden win and figures to be the main rival. (2) Next Level could wake up here. (6) Honest Al should appreciate more ground. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

6th race – (4) Candy Mine was second in her turf debut and should make amends here. (7) I’m Mo Joke was second in both career starts. Three in a row? (1) Murphy Girl will be helped by a rail trip. (2) Texas Queen may like turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

8th race – (10) Lazlo ships in from California and has an edge over this group. (1) McIiroy switches to grass and could master this field. (2) Native Runner will appreciate a return to turf. (5) Tomasello was sharp in a maiden win and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-10.