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.

2nd race – (4) Permed drops into a claimer and looks best in this field. (5) Oolong Hai faces claimers and looks like the main rival. (7) Exotic Dancer may like turf. (2) Olympic Artist fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

5th race – (2) Crimson Princess (B) was second last time and should handle turf just fine. (1) My Royal Vow could be a threat from the rail. (8) Sister Nell should be closing late. (6) Seekingbythestorm merits some consideration. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.

7th race – (3) Tinki Abarrio was a good second last time and should handle this field. (1) Down in the Bayou was third in his debut and looms the top contender. (4) Bento has speed and could be tough to catch. (7) Vincey Girl was an improved third and can make his presence felt here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.

9th race – (5) Scylla makes her first start since June but is undefeated in two starts and can make it three in a row here. (2) Batucada will welcome a return to the main track. (3) Kathleen O. is overdue for a strong effort. (7) Beth’s Dream can be part of the pace scene and figure in the outcome. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7. Doubles: 2-3-5-7 with 2-3-4-6.

10th race – (4) Caspian Sea returns to turf and should prevail against weaker company. (6) Flat Top Box missed by a nose and is the one to fear. (2) He’s a Lucky Guy will feel fortunate to be on turf. (3) One Bite was third in a similar race and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.