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) Starship Melody (B) had a rough trip in her debut and gets a second chance here. (9) Amalfi Sunset turned in a nice work on turf and is work a look. (1) Grade A could be a contender from the rail. (5) Abundant Love will be closing late. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-9.

3rd race – (3) Evanora is worth a look off the Walder claim. (6) Argumental can make some noise here. (4) You Be the Judge may like dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.

5th race – (8) Royal Majesty has been racing in stakes and has a class edge here. (4) Activist Investing will be dangerous despite a long layoff. (6) Zverev fits very nicely here. (2) Degree of Risk has a nice late kick. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8. Doubles: 2-4-6-8 with 3-4-6.

6th race – (3) Call the Cavalry should respond to a class drop. (6) Black Fury stumbled at the start and gets a second chance. (4) Top Maverick comes off a big win and merits respect here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.

8th race - (5) City of Oscars could take a liking to Tapeta. (3) Captain Junuh won his Tapeta debut and should be a main threat. (1) Krioyo will benefit from a ground-saving journey. (6) Tank could roll in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.