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 – (7)  Bisa returns to a level where she was second. Looks best here. (4) Bridgie Bop comes off a maiden win and deserves a look. (5) Catching Heat could take home a share of the purse. (3) My Little Wildcat has speed and may hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.

3rd race – (11) Sgt. Garcia drops into a claimer and looks best here. (7) Just Like Max is an interesting firster from Cox. (2) Election Night was a game second in his debut and should be a main contender. (4) Dr Fenn was third last time at this level and figures to get some attention. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-11.

5th race – (6) King Peanut was second and should handle this field. (7) Right On Right On will appreciate a switch from turf to dirt. (2) Where’s Randy was second in his last try at the level and cannot be ignored. (3) Beck’s Spirit is worth a look off the Davis claim. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

7th race – (1) Arthur Jr was second in two MSW races and should prevail in a claimer. (3) White Whale also drops into a claimer and seems the main rival. (4) Valiant Humor moves up off a second and a claim. (8) Evan On Earth may thrive in a claimer. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.

9th race – (3) Mi Dinero is in good form and gets the nod here. (5) Glacial Power looks like the main rival. (7) Gardiner may perk up on turf. (11) Our Starry Night may enjoy the shorter distance.  Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-11.