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) Imposter Syndrome returns to turf and should put in a solid effort. (9) Kingfish Stevens might perk up on turf. (4) Ranseur tired late last time but may hang on here. (12) Muntaliq takes a class drop but has a tough post to overcome. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-9-12.

3rd race – (8) West Bank (C) was bet down from even money to 1-2 and then settled for second. Makes amends in this spot. (2) Mo Town Madison tries dirt for the first time and may respond to the class drop. (6) Mystify rallied for third last time and belongs in the exotics. (7) Mama Maria has enough speed to be a major factor here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

5th race – (7) Dreamlike (A) was a strong second last time and should post a maiden win today. (2) Bourbon Resolve was also second last time and looks like the main rival. (4) Infinite Series was third in his debut on a sloppy track and may move up on a fast surface. (5) Cyber Ninja is a firster from Mott who merits attention. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7. Exactas: 2-7 over 4-5 and 4-5 over 2-7.

8th race – (4) Frank’s Rockette (A) was super impressive last time out in a graded stakes and can make it two wins in a row here. (2) Colorful Mischief was second in her last two starts and can make it three in a row here. (5) Drifaros seeks a fifth straight win and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5. Double: 2-4-5 with 1-6-8-9.

9th race – (8) Morethanreadyeddie had some trouble in his comeback start and should turn in a better effort here. (9) Far Bridge won his debut and looms as the one to fear. (1) Emperor’s Appeal might perk up on turf. (6) Curly Larry and Mo returns from a layoff and should set the early pace. Betting strategy: 8  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-9.