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 – (6) Derby Hangover has speed and may like Tapeta. Gets top billing. (7) Darling Darley adds Lasix and might be more competitive. (1) Boot’s On the Moon is an interesting first-time starter. (8) Glitter Bomb may benefit from a useful enough debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8. Doubles: 1-6-7-8 with 2-3-6-9.

2nd race – (9) Passage is a first-time starter who looks like a promising runner. (2) Joe From Kiev had some trouble is his debut and deserves a second chance. (3) Poliglota could be more of a factor in a claimer. (6) Echo Lane may be a contender on his best try. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.

4th race – (5) Lady Emily Kathryn returns to turf and should prove best in this field. (1) Lady Astoria might appreciate a switch to turf. (3) Astrila is training smartly for her comeback race. (6) Self Confident will be a factor if there’s no rust after a long layoff. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

7th race – (1) White Palomino debuts for Brown and could be primed for a big effort. (3) Triple Espresso was third last time and should be the main foe. (2) We Live This Game is firster who merits attention. (4) Modica cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.

9th race – (1) Octave was competitive in a Grade 3 stakes and should be tough to beat in this state-bred stakes. (3) Cashier Check may welcome a change to dirt. (7) Granted Success disappointed last time but can bounce back to top form here. (5) Slim Slow Slider usually brings home a check and is a main threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.