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) Sensational Dream gets Rosario and may wake up while racing on dirt. (5) Debby’s Gal ships in from Churchill and merits attention. (6) Sugar Lovin fits in with this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

3rd race – (7) Pro Payne missed by a neck at this level and can make amends. (2) I Know Nothing could be a smart choice in this field. (3) Blame Ashley is an interesting firster. (4) Magic World is also worth a look here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

5th race – (8) Let It Begin drops into a claimer and may not look back. (1) I’m No Swifty will be helped by a rail trip. (4) Mustang Knicky will appreciate the shorter distance. (6) Running Iron adds blinkers and could be a contender. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-8.

7th race – (6) Simple Song disappointed last time but can bounce back to top form here. (5) The Last Straw gets some class relief after running in a stakes. (3) Smooth Cruisein should pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6. Doubles: 3-5-6 with 2-3-4-10

8th race - (3) Big Blast is nicely bred for turf and should work out a good trip. (4) Just Work It Out was second at an odds-on price in her debut. Perhaps she’ll be better on turf. (2) Miss Mo Brown showed some promise in her debut. (10) Nyce Shot may be a factor in her first start. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-10.