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 – (2)  Mizzou had a great comeback race and should take a step forward here. (1) Discotheque missed by a neck last time and should be the main rival. (6) Ripped is overdue for a maiden win. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.

3rd race – (5) Bolt Dior just missed in her debut and should break her maiden here. (7) Mighty Nora was second last time and will be a main threat here. (6) Paradise Street is an interesting firster. (2) Don’tmindifido will be helped by an inside trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

5th race – (1) A Lilac Rolla was a good third last time and should improve with blinkers. (2) Adrasteia flopped in a graded stakes but can bounce back here. (6) Stylish Sue was a tough-trip third and cannot be ignored. (7) Strikingly Spun could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

7th race – (5) Mitty’s Griddy could respond with a big effort in his first try in a claimer. (8) On the Level is worth a long look in this field. (4) Risk It should enjoy a return to a claimer. (1) Terrapin Station will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8.

10th race – (7) R Disaster comes off a sharp Grade 2 win and gets the call here. (9) Mink’s Palace missed by a neck and will be the main threat. (10) Halina’s Forte could wake up with a nice try. (4) Hillerito figures to be tough to catch in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-10.