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 – (4) Hey Cue should thrive at this distance on dirt. (7) Apollo Code may be the main foe. (2) Paschal Moon merits attention off the class drop. (1) High Strike will be dangerous off his best try. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

3rd race – (1) Down in the Bayou rallied wide last time. Will be aided by a rail trip. (7) Windrush comes off an improved effort last time. (4) One Smokin’ Rita was third at this level and cannot be ignored. (5) Our Fortune Cookie may wake up with blinkers. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

5th race – (4)  Be There drops to a level where he can produce a winning effort. (1) Triumphant Road comes off a heavily bet win at Tampa. (5) Eton fits in nicely here. (6) Flat Top Box will benefit from a class drop. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

7th race – (8) Holding the Line should welcome the shorter distance. (10) Jefe de Obra could be tough to catch here. (4) Eastbostonbenny belongs in the exotics. (1) Rhum Saint Esprit can make his presence felt here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-10.

9th race - (5) Doctor’s Orders (B) was hurt by a wide trip last time. Can make amends in this field. (8) Oscarworthy should be closing well at the end. (4) Ragman should welcome a return to turf. (6) Dynamic Empire may shine on turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.