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) Campaign Secret (B) was second in her debut despite a wide trip. Gets the win here. (9) City Taah adds blinkers and may like turf. (2) Starship Melody could be a factor in her debut. (10) Win After Win landed a tough post for her debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-9-10.

3rd race – (6) Royal Quality steps up a notch after a win and claim for a trainer who does well off the claim. (7) Remerton is also worth a look off a win and a claim. (2) Speed Control belongs in the exotics. (1) Winooski should be closing quickly at the end. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

5th race – (6) Awesome Beast has been away since a lopsided win in May but is working sharply. (7) Khoolzan will welcome a return to dirt. (5) Black Fury can be a factor late. (3) Ekati King can’t be ignored off the Joseph claim. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.

7th race – (7) Weighted Average has a nice late kick and should handle this field. (1) Mizoula has speed and the rail and may not look back. (2) This Country can be competitive in  this group. (5) Silvology will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

9th race - (2) Neat Trick disappointed last time but can bounce back with a big effort here. (8) Rumours Have It was second in her debut and is the one to fear. (4) Here’syourtrouble is worth a look here. (5) Save Time can make her presence felt in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-8.