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 – (4) Sainte Chapelle (A) had a rough trip when bumped and pinched back at the start and still finished second. Gets the win here. (2) Buddhist Prodigy takes a big class drop and should be a key rival. (3) Pharoah’s Favorite may appreciate the added distance. (7) Lauriston could contend at this level. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

3rd race – (7) Zozan was second last time and gets the nod here. (6) Flatter Me could pose a serious threat. (5) Ekati King should work out a nice trip here. (3) Magicshadow may be closing late. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7. Doubles: 3-5-6-7 with 3-4-5.

4th race – (2) Save Time was second last time and makes a big switch to Irad. (5) Taboo Mischief could be a factor in her third career start. (4) Vino Frizzante may respond to a turf to dirt switch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5.

6th race – (3) Breezethrutime drops to what should be a winning level. (4) Bella Mendy takes the blinkers off and may improve. (6) Timber will welcome a return to Tapeta. (7) Not One Less looms a stretch threat. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7. Doubles: 3-4-6-7 with 2-3-5.

7th race - (2) Mrs. Green has been working steadily for her first race since May and seems sharp. (5) Glitter Up usually ruins well on Tapeta. (3) Heaven Rules has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.