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.

2nd race – (7) Arrogancy has sharp speed and will be tough to catch. (5) Jack Kerouac may respond to the turnback. (6) Awesome Crusader is worth a look off the Drexler claim. (8) Fast Fixer comes off a nice win. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.

4th race – (3) Pitkin (A) was a fast-closing second in a quick maiden. Should graduate here. (6) Summit Ridge is an interesting firster for Brown. (8) A.P. Kid seems set for a solid debut. (9) Gosger was second in his debut and should be a contender. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-9.

6th race – (7) Valiant Winter showed nice speed while finishing third in his debut. Can lead  throughout here. (11) Sneaky Sneaky is overdue for a maiden win. (3) Refined Honor could be a factor in his first start. (5) Neshume cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-11.

9th race – (4) Knightsbridge disappointed last time but should rebound with a win here. (6) Uno Mas Bourbon has been away since November but is working sharply. (1) Lure Him In will be helped by a rail trip. (2) Inveigled exits stakes company and should be a main contender. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

11th race - (8) Grand Job is undefeated in the US and seems poised for a strong stakes debut. (7) Dazzling Move deserves attention in her first start for Joseph. (2) Dream Concert fits nicely in this group. (1) American Retro can work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.