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 – (5) Jasmine drops into the claiming ranks and may lead throughout. (7) Silkie Sevei steps up a notch after a good second. (8) Authentic Grace could be a factor here. (2) Caves should like the added distance. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-8. Doubles: 2-5-7-8 with 1-2-5.

2nd race – (2) Sudden Impact seems primed for a big debut. (5) Ms Liu may wake up with blinkers. (1) Lunar Velocity may improve off his debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.

4th race – (5) Liam Smith returns to dirt and could lead throughout. (7) Opus Uno is working nicely for his comeback. (6) Samy Davis may play a starring role in a claimer. (2) Wall Street fits in well with this group. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

6th race – (2) Ya’ll Come keeps changing hands and turning in solid efforts. Looks best here. (1) The Big Cheeseola may not get caught from the rail. (7) Geezer may fare better with the class drop. (6) Gypsy Tears steps up a bit after closing strongly to win. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

8th race - (6) Mio Bambino rallied for second at this level and might work out a win today. (7) Southern Melodee exits state-bred stakes company and merits respect. (3) Bowtie Boys is capable of improving off his last try. (5) Stay for the Boom merits attention at this level.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.