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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
2nd race – (2) Chitchatchitchat has not run since April but is training nicely for her comeback. (4) Been Busy is worth a look here in her debut. (3) Hidden Agenda may perk up on Tapeta. (5) Bottomless Mimosa is 0-for-12 but could bring home a check. . Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5. Doubles: 2-3-4-5 with 1-4-6.
3rd race – (6) Rocketeer should blast off while returning to dirt. (1) You Ain’t Poppn will be helped by a rail trip. (4) Roar Ready may pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.
5th race – (7) Mythical Man should be well-placed throughout and can handle this field. (10) Sky’s Not Falling is in good form but drew a tough post. (6) Tocayo merits respect at this level. (3) Conquering King may respond to a surface change. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-10. Doubles: 3-6-7-10 with 1-2-7-8.
6th race – (1) Chartist had a tough trip last time and could perk up on turf. (2) Quality Street should benefit from an eventful debut. (7) Irresistible could welcome a switch to turf. (8) Dirty Diana is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.
8th race – (6) Silver Moonlight seeks a third straight win and gets the nod here. (4) Mama Bella should pose the biggest threat. (3) Random Harvest cannot be overlooked. (1) Eternal Silence was freshened and could be a contender with a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.