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 – (8) Ocala Dream won by a nose in his first start for Joseph and can make two in row. (1) Salvattore Prince drops to a level where he should be effective. (7) Alley Oop Johnny was a game second at this level last time and will be a key contender. (3) Soulmate has speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.

3rd race – (5) Whiteknuckleflyer (B) was a game third last time. Can shine in first start for D’Angelo. (4) Gayles Evening looks like the one to catch. (1) Trevess makes her first start since the Drexler claim. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

6th race – (5) Tapping Out a Tune comes off a maiden win and can make it two victories in a row. (4) Iron Man Jimmy may like the turnback to a sprint. (3) Sterling Harmony may improve with blinkers. (2) Frisson missed by a neck and merits attention. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

8th race – (5) Crudo debuts for Pletcher and can win at first asking. (12) Share the Ludt can rebound with a better try here. (1) Multiverse will be helped by a rail trip. (6) Summer Vibes is another interesting firster.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-12.

10th race - (7) Just a Care has won her last two tries and can make it three straight here. (6) Weekend Rags can be a factor in the stretch. (2) Karaya was a solid second last time out. (1) Blind Spot will welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.