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 – (2) Well Aware could shine in his debut for Joseph. (7) Princess Ny may improve in a claimer. (8) Lady Meghan was second last time and cannot be ignored. (1) Young and Pretty may benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

3rd race – (4) Bet Stormy (B) comes off a big win and can make it two straight. (2) Gossiper takes a big class drop and should be the main foe. (7) Shining Skye fits in nicely with this group. (5) Hits Different may like the stretchout. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7. Doubles: 2-4-5-7 with 2-4-5.

4th race – (2) Stompin Grapes weas third in his debut and should graduate today. (5) Edgy was second in his first two starts. How about a hat trick? (4) Fiveeyesonskystars could sneak into the picture here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5.

7th race – (8) Wiggle An’ Wine could be tough to catch at this level. (7) Xenon has won two of her last three starts and will be the one to fear. (5) Don’t Tell Tammo is a threat off the drop. (2) Solidara could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-8.

9th race - (1) Thorsness should fare much better here in a claimer. (2) Otter Mischief missed by a neck and will be a key factor here. (5) Final Data is working well after a layoff.  (4) Replevin may like a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.