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) Neblina may enjoy a switch over to turf after running on Tapeta. (4) Camm’s Princess was second last time and should be a key rival. (12) Laguna Seca may like the added distance. (6) Honor Her could perk up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-12. Doubles: 3-4-6-12 with 2-4-6.

2nd race – (2) West Bank won last time and can make it three in a row off the claim. (6) Lightning Dust drops in class and should be the main rival. (4) Cajun Anthem should be a factor at this level. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.

4th race – (7) Operatnthunderbolt drops in class and finds a field he should handle. (5) Take Your Seats also drops in company and should be the one to fear. (1) Live to Ride will be dangerous from the rail. (2) Highland Peak may wake up on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

6th race – (5) Cross Haste drops to a level where he should be effective. (3) Solomons Gold should work out a good trip here. (2) Gone Nuts is worth a look back on dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.

8th race - (3) Laurice should make a smooth transition from turf to Tapeta. (2) Patriotic War exits a Woodbine stakes and figures to be the main challenger. (7) Blossoming Erudite is worth a look running for a claiming tag. (1) Mattinata could be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.