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)  Copycat rallied for third in her debut and can take a step forward. (11) Smitten had a rough trip in his turf debut and adds blinkers and Lasix for this try. (1) Chocolatecroissant is an interesting firster. (8) Ring Rights could be a factor in her initial start. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-11.

3rd race – (2) Perfect Shances has not raced since March but looks tough in this field. (4) Likely Perspective was second last time and is the one to fear. (1) Mithril exits a maiden win and will be helped by a rail trip. (6) Game Energy gets a class drop and should be a factor. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

5th race – (9) Mendelssohns March gets back on turf and could produce a big effort. (5) Meyer should be a threat at this level. (6) Bay of Bengal will be a contender on his best try. (7) El Kabong has speed and should hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-9. Doubles: 5-6-7-9 with 3-4-5.

6th race – (3) Annie Goodbody gets back on Tapeta and seems ready for a strong effort. (5) Princess Summer may shine on Tapeta. (4) Z Train is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5.

9th race – (7)  Cooey has keen early speed and may control the race. (5) American Pearl is the one to fear off a sharp maiden win. (6) Blueberry Hill tailed off after a big debut win but has solid works for her comeback. (2) Her Town deserves respect off the Joseph claim. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.