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)  Shellac was third in his career debut and should be able to handle this field. (3) D Bigalow is capable of improvement on dirt. (5) Shot Gun Shack was second in March and will be a main factor here.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.

3rd race – (4) Outlaw Empire should appreciate the added distance here (5) No Hay Dos might turn in a better effort on dirt. (7) Props has speed and could hang around to the end. (2) Quarry adds blinkers and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

5th race – (3) Americathegreat comes off a solid second at Saratoga and gets the call here. (7) Kentucky Belle is an interesting firster from Cox. (10) Interview could be a factor in his first start. (9) Dreaming of June is another firster who deserves attention. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-9-10.

7th race – (8) Mo Expectations seeks a third straight win and looks best in this field. (7) She’s Got Will may thrive with the added distance. (10) Sweet Treasure has not raced since November but will be formidable if ready for a top effort. (2) Golden Sunshine could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-10.

10th race – (2) Hit Show won this stakes last year and can defend his title. (3) Rattle N Roll is training smartly and seems set for a solid effort. (5) Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby last year but only has one win since then. (6) Disarm gets some class relief after racing in Grade 1 stakes. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.