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.

2nd race – (8) Cool Rags was hurt by a wide trip last time and can make amends here. (2) Trident Hit could contend at this level. (5) Zoomer fits in nicely here. (3) He’s Got This steps up off a sharp win. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8. Doubles: 2-3-5-8 with 1-3-4.

3rd race – (3) V V’s Dream (A) won her debut by a little more than 6 lengths and looks best here. (1) Hibernacle will be a threat from the rail. (4) Brightwork looked good in a winning debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4.

5th race – (7) Magical Mark ships in off a powerful Lone Star win and may prove best. (5) The Wine Steward was impressive in a Belmont romp.  (1) Wilson Q could work out a winning trip from the rail. (3) Go Otto Go has enough speed to be a threat. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7. Exactas: 5-7 over 1-3 and 1-3 over 5-7.

8th race – (11) Squire Creek was a troubled second in a New York stakes and should bounce back here. (1) Ryvit has speed and the rail and is the one to fear. (2) New York Thunder could strike in his dirt debut. (6) Mullikin was an easy maiden winner but tackles stakes rivals here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-6-11. Doubles: 1-2-6-11 with 1-3-7-8.

9th race – (1) Zozos seeks a third straight win and can control the pace from the rail. (8) Three Technique was a game winner last time and will be dangerous on his best try. (7) Collaborate is worth a look off the Maker claim. (3) Warrior Johny can take a nice step forward here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.