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 – (6)  Lady Upstart was a distant third in her debut but can move forward in a claimer. (5) Hit Parade could be well-suited by dirt. (3) Alta Avenue also tries a new surface after fading on turf. (4) Beach of Dreams returns to a level where she should be effective. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6. Doubles: 3-4-5-6 with 1-2-4.

2^nd race – (4) First Bid could respond with a big effort in his first try for a new barn. (1) Brave Blend is worth a close look off a class drop. (2) Big Salt Lick may perk up on dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.

4th race – (1) Kavod exits a stakes and could thrive in a claimer. (2) Track Mate should be a factor in his first race in more than a year. (4) Deer District belongs in the exotics. (6) Market Street has late kick and is a threat.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

6th race – (3) Stilettos had some trouble when second last time and makes amends here. (5) Moon Mistique is undefeated in two starts and the one to fear. (8) Shezafunkydrummer may pick up the beat back on dirt. (2) Mila Rose fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.

8th race – (1) Immersive is a multiple Grade 1 winner and has a class edge here. (7) Quickick looms as the main rival. (5) Liam in the Dust will appreciate a return to dirt. (4) Decadent could be a factor on her best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.