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 – (2) Mathurine tired off a layoff last time. Should be tougher here. (4) Dream Diamond is worth a look in this field. (5) Sainte Chapelle was no worse than third in her last three tries and will be a main factor. (1) Ragtap Girl may wakeup here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

3rd race – (6) Ruby River is a firster who seems to have some talent. (4) Classy Chatterbox has some experience and could benefit from it. (5) My Perfect Lady can make some noise in her debut. (2) Collective Nation may be competitive in her first start. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.

5th race – (2) Bam Bam (C) dropped from 7-5 to even money and posted a maiden win. Can handle winners here. (9) Musthavebeenlove could be a contender from the outside. (8) Supers Lucky Lady will benefit from a class drop. (3) Denver’s Alley will welcome a return to Tapeta. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-8-9. Doubles: 2-3-8-9 with 2-3-6.

6th race – (2) Neoequos was given some time off after a big second. Looks best here. (6) Latch the Hatch looks like one to fear. (3) Candycrumbs can be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.

8th race - (4) La Belleza Negra has plenty of speed and could lead throughout. (2) Moon Landing is interesting off the claim. (1) Three Zero can be a contender from the rail. (6) Poulin in O T should run better on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.