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.

1^st race – (3) Lock It Up drops in class, cuts back in distance and switches surfaces. Sounds like some winning moves. (5) Quiet Confidence adds blinkers and seems set for a big try. (1) Endless Glow steps up off a claim and a solid second. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5. Doubles: 1-3-5 with 4-5-6.

2nd race – (6) Ahumado tries claimers for the first time and should prove best. (4) Fast Solution is an interesting firster from Sharp. (5) Skelly Road fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

4th race – (5) Stylish Sue has enough speed to lead throughout here. (6) Callie’s Grit should be the main rival. (4) Watch This Birdie should be a factor in the final furlong. (2) She’s Lookin Lucky fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.

6th race – (6) Caribbean Wind returns to dirt and looks best in this field. (7) Desert Adventure can make some noise in this field. (1) Stay Classy is an interesting firster from Romans. (3) Diva Beach makes her debut and also merits attention. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

9^th race - (2) Mischievous Rogue should be quite effective at this level. (10) Bad Beat Brian will be a threat on his best try. (1) Outadore can rebound with a better effort here. (4) B D Valeski is usually competitive and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-10.