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) Whiskey N Soda debuts for Pletcher and can win at first asking. (7) Reynolds Channel is working sharply for his first start since August. (4) Secret Crush was fourth in his debut and can move forward off that effort. (1) Come to Papa is an interesting firster from Joseph. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

4th race – (2) Doctor’s Order starts his career and can make a winning debut for Casse. (3) Quester is another firster who could be an interesting runner. (4) Sticky McShnickens could take a step forward in his second start. (9) Eastbostonbenny belongs in the exotics. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-9.

7th race – (3) Marche seems set for a big effort in his debut. (4) Artful Dreamer merits some attention in his career debut. (2) Mr Skylight was second in his first start and cannot be ignored. (8) Temecula can make some noise in his initial start. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.

10th race – (1) Cape Trafalgar missed by a neck last time and looks best here. (7) Noble Drama rallied for second and should be the main threat. (6) Full Screen has speed and can hang around until the finish. (5) Arthur’s Ride has been away for a year but can be a threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.

12th race – (2) Paradise Perfect makes his U.S. debut and merits top billing. (1) Better Bet rallied belatedly in his debut and should turn in a better effort today. (12) Stoke the Fire can be a factor if he can overcome the outside post. (9) Juan Valdez can benefit from more distance. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-9-12.