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 – (7)  Mo Hope drops off the Asmussen claim and looks best. (5) Explosively returns to a level where he should be a threat. (3) Where’s Randy could pop up with a better try after a claim. (1) Pierce Elevated moves up off a nice win against cheaper. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.

3rd race – (5) Bold Strength was hurt by a wide rally in his debut. Gets the win here. (1) Penalty Box was second in his last two tries. How about a hat trick? (2) Original Sin will be a threat in the stretch. (6) Sixtyseven Mustang can move up off his last try. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

5th race – (5) Brooklynn Drew seems poised for back-to-back wins. (8) Campaign Promises rarely runs a bad one and is the one to fear. (2) Wonder of You is worth a look off the Amoss claim. (1) Starcourt will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.

7th race – (10) Subito posted a solid maiden victory and can handle winners. (7) Risk It returns to Asmussen’s barn and cannot be overlooked. (3) Hymn belongs in the exotics.  (1) Northern Chill has some speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-10.

9th race – (6) Sheila’s Lion drops into a claimer for the first time and gets the nod. (12) My Sexy Blonde should wake up in a claimer. (5) Evelyn Louise will welcome a return to turf. (2) Aviso should be gaining ground at the end. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-12.