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 – (8) Issac Lou (C) wasbet down from 2-1 to 8-5 andmissed by a neck last time. Should get the win here. (7) Warrior of Gold drops and add blinkers. Could be the main threat. (6) Plex is worth a look in a claimer. (1) Immortal J might like dirt. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.

3rd race – (6) La Scaloneta was third last time at this distance and should prevail here. (7) Buddhist Prodigy comes off a solid win and will be a main factor. (2) Tinta Roja could pose a late threat. (1) Tavria will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

5th race – (5) Picket Pair could prove best off the Joseph claim. (4) Kiss Cam seeks back to back wins and will be dangerous. (1) Happy Sunday has enough late kick to be a factor. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

7th race – (1) Tidal Forces could lead throughout from the rail. (7) JP Hellish will be very competitive at this level. (6) Ever Dangerous may contend in his first start for Dexler. (4) King d’Oro can make his presence felt in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7. Doubles: 1-4-6-7 with 1-4-6.

8th race - (4) Done Enough could be tough to catch in a short field. (6) Miss Enchanted may work out a good trip from the outside post. (1) Vincey Girl is training nicely for her 2025 debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.