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 – (10)  Astin Style was third at this level last time and seems best here. (9) Wittingly could respond to a class drop. (8) Iron the Money is worth a look despite the layoff. (11) Brushfire could perk up  in his first start for Joseph. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 8-9-10-11

3rd race – (1) Sky’s Not Falling won for this claiming tag two starts ago. Gets the call. (8) Ruse will welcome a return to turf. (3) Mythical Man fits in nicely here. (7) Day and Age had some trouble last time and could bounce back to top form. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.

5th race – (6) Golden Perl comes off a big win and was claimed by Joseph. Gets top billing. (7) Win N Juice gets some class relief in a claimer. (5) Fear could be effective at this level. (2) Eddie Haskell may shine on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

8th race – (9) Minotaur had a rough trip in his debut and only lost by 2 ½ lengths. Can make amends here. (8) Quiet Power was second in his last two starts. How about a third time? (3) The Big Guava is an interesting firster. (11) Gondorff could sting this field despite a tough post. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-9-11.

10th race – (3) Billal disappointed but can rebound in this spot. (6) Rookie Card is training smartly for this start. (7) Souper Tuscan should be in the picture throughout. (1) American Monarch will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.