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) Royal Act steps up off an improved effort and should be a main factor here. (4) Self Taught had a useful comeback race and will be a threat. (6) Luni Sima is usually a contender at this level. (7) Speed Control may like a switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.

3rd race – (5) Whiting Field (C) was bet down from 3-1 to 2-1 and finished third. Should get the job done here. (2) Oconee Life has speed and will be tough to catch. (7) Split Strike steps up a notch off a strong win. (4) Remerton will be right there at the finish off the class drop. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

5th race – (7)  Kosher Capone missed by a neck last time and will make amends here. (3) Westside Tide exits a maiden win and may be the main foe. (8) Playground Legend will be dangerous off the Maker claim. (1) Dixie Preach may be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.

7th race – (5) She’s Fire returns from Tampa and will welcome a return to Tapeta. (1) Tito’s Calling rallied belatedly and will get a boost from a rail trip. (6) De Regreso belongs in the exotics. (2) Nineteenamendment cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

9th race - (6) Jack Kerouac was second last time and should get the win in this field. (7) Hot Blooded could turn up the heat here off the Maker claim. (5) Awesome Crusader may fire in a return to turf. (3) Reminder could work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.