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 – (3) Homer Jones has a nice burst speed and may not be caught at this distance. (8) Annointed may be well-suited by a switch to turf. (4) Speed Control could be dangerous on turf. (2) My Life Story could be a contender off the Maker claim. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8. Doubles: 2-3-4-8 with 2-5-6-8.

2^nd race – (5) Flower Mound (A) was a game second last time and should graduate here. (8) Tap My Belle could be an interesting firster in this spot. (2) Vybes can move forward off a third in her debut. (6) Earned Dividend is another firster with potential. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.

4th race – (1) Steaking Grey comes off a front-running win and can make two in a row from the rail. (2) Harlan’s Legacy was second to the top pick and should be the main threat. (6) Nana Fanny was fourth against the top pair and may be closer today. (7) Tempereya can sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

7th race – (8) Liam’s Journey should welcome a return to turf. (12) Air Invasion is capable of an improved performance here. (4) Freakazoid seems set for a big effort in his debut. (9) Film Academy can make his presence felt in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place.  Exacta box: 4-8-9-12.

11th race – (9) Yes to Champagne should benefit from the shorter distance and can lead throughout. (11) Twisted Romance should be a factor in the final furlong. (1) Mama Bella will benefit from a rail trip. (12) Kissing Rock may wake up on turf.  Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-11-12.