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) Pep Rally had some trouble last time and can make amends here off a class drop. (2) Cheru may appreciate the longer distance. (4) Starship Sigrun will be a threat in the late stages. (6) Shoppingatbloomies may perk up on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8. Doubles: 2-4-6-8 with 2-4-7-8.

2nd race – (2) Love Mami Love returns to a claimer and should emerge victorious. (8) Olympic Artist should work out a good trip here. (4) Oolong Hai has speed and could hang on to the end. (7) Corazona may be well-suited by turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8.

5th race – (5) Secret Threat (A) had trouble when he closed nicely to finish second. Works out a winning trip here. (10) Charge Off settled for third after a rocky start. Looks like the one to fear. (2) Better Bet is an interesting first-time starter. (9) Orbi One has the credentials to be a threat here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-9-10.

8th race – (2) Swashbuckle could be tough to catch on the front end in this spot. (3) Stride was checked late when closing for third and looks like the one to fear. (1) Born a Gambler will benefit from a rail trip. (4) Sonic Speed was a game second last time and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3-4. Doubles: 1-2-3-4 with 3-4-5-10.

9th race – (10) He’s a Lucky Guy gets top billing off a Joseph claim and a class drop. (3) Joint Resolution missed by a head last time and will be a top threat here. (4) Barry the Builder had a tough journey last time and deserves a second chance. (5) Tio Tony seems due for a better effort. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-10.