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 – (9)  Smiling Rosie was hurt by a wide trip last time when third. Gets a second chance here. (1) Dirty Diana might perk up in a claimer. (2) Spiral may like the added distance. (4) Colonial Sense drops a notch and is worth a close look. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.

3rd race – (6) Chicken Dance looked good in a debut win and can make it two straight here. (5) Pronti O Meno stumbled and never fired. Should fare better in this field. (1) I’m Sam looms a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

5th race – (3) Congressional is an interesting firster from Clement who seems primed for a strong effort. (5) Fortuny should benefit from a useful debut. (6) Chemical Romance got off to a rough start in his debut when fourth. Merits a second chance. (7) Comprehensive has the necessary credential to pull out a win. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.

9th race – (7) Our Souper Hero has sharp early speed and should be tough to catch here. (11) Tank looms a main threat but has a tough post. (3) Echo Lane belongs in the exotics. (5) Mister Abarrio should offer a late threat. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-11.

11th race – (5) Arkhipov rallied for second in his debut. Makes amends here with a win. (7) Bessamay looms a main threat here. (8) Automatic Legend is working nicely for this start. (10) Limited Edition was an improved third last time and should be considered. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-8-10.