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) Lilys Back drops off a claim and a runner-up finish. Should be well-suited by Tapeta. (7) Sainte Chapelle figures to offer a late threat. (9) Ragtap Girl gets back on Tapeta where she lost by a nose. (1) Reina Mar could be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-9.

3rd race – (6) Venezuelan Pride is worth a close look after a claim by a hot trainer. (5) Lady Meghan was a useful fourth in her debut and can improve here. (1) La Cyber could shine in her first start on dirt. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

5th race – (7) Win With Faith drops into a claimer and gets the nod here. (6) Wannabeeloved will be dangerous if he makes a smooth switch to turf. (5) Venezuelan Hope should take a step forward in a claimer. (9) Light Forever drops a notch off a good effort but has a rough post. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-9. Doubles: 5-6-7-9 with 1-4-8-9.

6th race – (4) Sorority Bid returns to a claimer and Tapeta and looks best. (8) Ragtime Kitty finds a level where she should be competitive. (9) Sevilla may welcome a chance on Tapeta. (1) Blinging Burr may benefit from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-9.

8th race - (6) Autumn Evening exits a stakes and looks best in this field. (5) Dazzling Blue shapes up as the one to fear. (3) Ruthless Rua can’t be ignored after three straight wins. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6.