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 – (7)  War to Remember takes a big class drop and should handle this field. (2) Lobo Go may benefit from a turnback in distance. (9) Vino’s Valentine belongs in the exotics. (4) Brick City might be a threat in his debut. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9.

3rd race – (3) Goodys Girl was second at this level last time and can get a win here. (4) Sara’s Rose looks like a formidable rival. (8) May Mischief faces much weaker competition off the Joseph claim. (7) Sweet Sash exits a sharp win at a lower level. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-8.

5th race – (3) New Life weakened late to finish second last time. May hang on here. (5) Call the Bullpen exits a big maiden win. (4) Cairo Comedy was third behind the top pick and is no joke in this field. (1) Oscar Bound should be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 with 1-4-6.

6th race – (1) Spirit of Hope seems on edge for a strong debut. (4) Whitethorn was second in her last two starts and is the one to fear. (6) Absolute Honor should like the shorter distance. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.

8th race – (2) Believein was a promising fifth in his debut and can move forward off it. (3) Jeter is worth a swing in his career debut. (4) Lanum seems well bred for turf. (5) Scope has a nice closing kick. Betting strategy: 2 to win, in her last two place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.