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 – (5) Tiger Twenty Four was an improved second last time and should graduate here. (7) Keen Talent is worth a look in his debut. (2) Summer Vibes was bumped at the start in his debut. Gets another chance here. (1) Radical Rhetoric can take a step forward from his debut. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

3^rd race – (6) Absolutely Hot was second in his turf debut and should prevail here. (7) Benny the Waiter could be a threat in his US debut. (8) American Direction should be closing late. (1) Frantic will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8. Doubles: 1-6-7-8 with 2-5-6.

4th race – (2) Guns Loaded (B) was hurt by a wide trip last time and should like the turnback in distance. (5) Rolando has speed and should be a factor throughout. (6) Multiverse exits a strong maiden win. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

7th race – (5) Epona’s Hope seeks a third straight win and may lead throughout. (6) Just a Care should be the main rival. (3) Weekend Rags should be closing fast at the end. (2) Bandonarun may enjoy a return to turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

10th race - (1) Movin’ On Up should benefit from a return to turf. (8) Mo Fox Givin may perk up on turf. (10) Allamericanbeauty will be helped by a quick pace. (11) New Ginya won her last start on turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-10-11.