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) Grace Given (C) was bet down from 9-5 to 6-5 and finished second for a slightly higher claiming price. Seems overdue for a win. (4) Saranac Lake comes off a big maiden win but may bounce. (2) Tres Chic may be a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4. Daily Doubles: 1-2-4 with 1-2-4-7.

2nd race – (7) Anna’s Promise was a good second and can prevail off the drop in claiming price. (2) Dancetheniteaway could be a factor in her debut. (1) Boutwell Time should be helped by a rail trip. (4) Sweet Marie can make her presence felt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

5th race – (10) Piquant drops into a claimer and should prove best, especially on a dry track. (9) Real Conviction could be a factor in a claimer. (11) Staygoldponyboy may shine again on a dry track. (1) Vodka N Gingerale is an interesting firster from Stall. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-10-11.

7th race – (1) Itwillbefun can benefit from the added distance and rail trip. (4) Global Allure should make a smooth switch to dirt. (6) Hear the Queen may make some noise here. (11) Sweet Music broke poorly last time but is working nicely for this. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-11.

9^th race - (5) Tweetster missed by a neck last time and makes amends here. (2) Connive should appreciate the stretchout to two turns. (4) Chilled should heat up in the final furlong. (1) Little Jamie gets class relief after running in a stakes. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.