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)  Mermaid was second in her career debut and should get the job done here. (9) Elenique may be well-suited by turf.  (11) Chatelot could pose a late threat. (4) Horsing Around might be a serious threat with Prat aboard in her debut. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-11.

3rd race – (9) Torch Is Passed has sharp speed and may lead throughout. (2) Retained is worth a look off the Fawkes claim. (3) If Not for Luck should pose a late threat. (4) Fast Fixer cannot be ignored at this level. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-9.

5th race – (5) Coppola has a class edge here and may lead throughout. (8) Reef Runner looks like the one to fear. (7) Litigation should be a threat in the final furlong. (4) Boat’s a Rockin could be a factor on his best try. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.

7th race – (8) Relevance was a bit rank in his turf debut and could get a smooth trip here. (13) No Pressure was a good second in his debut and will be a main contender if he scratches in. (11) Boss Henry will be helped by a fast pace. (3) Lemon’s Law fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-11-13.

10th race – (2) Skippylongstocking has been freshened since August and is working sharply for his return. (5) Poster keeps getting better and should appreciate the return to dirt. (7) Con Compania cannot be ignored in this field. (1) Hold My Bourbon will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.