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 – (5)  Lured Away returns to dirt and should respond with a big effort. (1) Bermuda Blitz could be effective at this level. (4) Remi’s Moon should be a threat at this level. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

3rd race – (6) Brazenly should welcome a return to dirt. (8) Papa Yo may be the main rival off the Hartman claim. (5) Gilmore has won 3 of 4 starts and is in great form. (1) Unlimited Potential will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

5th race – (1) Sant’ Antimo was second in his last two starts and seems overdue for a win. (3) Tres Soles should be effective at this level. (4) Category Ten is capable of being a threat in a claimer. (7) Ember may wake up in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.

7th race – (6) Practically Famous was third last time and should improve in a claimer. (3) Diva Calling was second in both of her starts and can complete the exacta again. (5) Don’tmindifido can’t be ignored in this field. (12) Bet the Gray flopped in her debut. Deserves a second chance.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-12.

9th race – (3) Mesero has been racing in stakes and will benefit from class relief here. (4) Day and Age will be well-suited by two turns. (6) Foligno seeks a third straight win and can make his presence felt. (2)  Show of Force was second in his last two starts and should be batting to the end again. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.