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 – (7)  Gulfstream Mary D has speed and drops to a level where she can lead throughout. (10) Pemberley will appreciate a return to turf. (5) Highway Harmony should bounce back with a better try on turf. (3) Normanjito fits better here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-10.

3^rd race – (3) Adversary was a good second at this level and should get a win here. (1) Maitre D could serve up a winning effort in this field. (4) Coffee At KJ’s deserves a look after a nice maiden win. (5) Smokin Jack Flash could work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 with 1-2-6-7.

4th race – (1) Cooey can make it two straight wins for Joseph. (6) Volatiled gets a key rider switch to Gaffalione. (7) Breezey Bella has speed and can hang around until the end. (2) Wiggle An’ Wine is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

6th race – (1) Winplaceandshow has the rail and may appreciate the added distance. (7) Empath is working nicely for her debut. (6) Sun Kiss put in a quick work for this. (2) Sunnynpeaches could have an impact in her debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

8th race – (2) Gabaldon has a sharp turn of speed and can lead throughout from an inside post. (3) Beijing Boss could be the main threat back on turf. (5) Sticky McShnickens belongs in the exotics. (7) Corso’s Pick seems ready for an improved try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7.