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 – (8)  World Traveler won at this level two starts ago and had a wide trip last time. Gets the call here. (5) Zo Zucchera looks like the one to fear. (12) Mom’s Martini will be a big threat if she can avoid a wide trip. (6) Drum Roll can make some noise in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-8-12.

3rd race – (2) Paradise Street was second in a solid debut and makes amends for that loss here. (8) Authentic Chance has the look of a dangerous firster from Pletcher. (7) Late Night Text deserves some attention in this field. (1) Swing Vote is another interesting firster. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

5th race – (5) Tellnotales is the only one in the field not racing for a claiming tag. That could be telling. (2) Equitas could be a factor while facing claimers for the first time. (6) Just Silvia may welcome a return to turf. (8) Starship Elation could sneak into the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 5  to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.

7th race – (8) Autobahn has the breeding and works to be a good one for Cox. (1) Prospector merits respect from the rail. (2) High Camp should not be ignored, (6) Mach Seven could be primed for a big debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.

9th race – (4)  Velvet Vortex seems ready for a top effort in her first start since June. (1) She’s My Lady Luck seeks a third straight win and should be the main rival. (3) Rumors Have It will appreciate a return to the dirt course. (5) Necessity exits a strong win at Churchill Downs. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.