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 – (9)  Raja Junior closed fast to narrowly miss last time. Makes amends at a longer distance. (10) Sweet Interlude should be effective at this level. (6) Supreme Honor might like the cutback in distance. (8) Rebellution steps up while in good form. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-9-10.

3rd race – (8) Majestic Noir was third last time and can work out a winning trip here. (4) Renovator drops into a claimer and might be a threat. (5) Win Runner could enjoy a return to Tapeta. (7) Funky See Funky Do may do better on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.

5th race – (3) Cheekiest drops after a good third and looks best. (6) Ready to Battle should be a factor against this group. (8) Lady River Lily could be hard to catch here.  (1) Mom’s Martini may benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8. Doubles: 1-3-6-8 with 1-4-6-7.

6th race – (7) Joyful Justice was third in her debut and records a win here. (4) Miss Complicated may move forward off a disappointing 3-year-old debut. (1) Answered Prayers can make her presence felt from the rail. (6) Horsing Around may enjoy a switch from turf to dirt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.

9th race – (5) Malleymoo returns to turf and should bounce back with a better effort. (4) Being Betty may emerge as the main threat. (7) Minty missed by a neck at Tampa and could be a force here. (6) Shifty has stakes experience and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.