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 – (1)  Reno was second in his turf debut and gets a positive rider switch and the rail here. (5) Gandalf was been drilling quickly for his debut. (4) Doc Bovie is another interesting firster. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

3rd race – (5) Tight Squeeze  drops to what should be a winning distance. (2) Sophistryhas speed and could be hard to catch here. (1) Approval Rating will be a threat if he takes to turf. (7) How Lovely is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

5th race – (9) Case Hit takes off the blinkers after a solid runner-up finish. (2) Potito was second last time and should be the main rival. (8) Cullen J is coming off a freshening and cannot be ignored. (6) Travelin’ Show could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-9.

7th race – (2) Defiance has the breeding to handle the added distance. (3) Eternal Reign stretches out here and could be a big threat. (4) Ima Joker could wake up in this spot. (6) Thebestisyettobe has a late kick and may be dangerous.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6. Doubles: 2-3-4-6 with 1-3-7-8.

8th race – (1) Cano for the Win was hurt by a wide trip last time. Gets the rail here. (3) Friends With Fidel was a distant second and should be in the picture here. (7) Goodbye Dal could be closing at the end. (8) Tapit Dynasty should be a contender for a new barn.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.