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) Other Level takes a big drop into a claimer and should prevail. (1) Jackpot Cree will benefit from a rail trip. (2) H Abarrio could be a factor in his debut. (7) Witcha Wish is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-9.

3rd race – (4) Prince David missed by a neck last time and looks best in this field. (5) Friolento seeks a second straight win. (3) Dogwood Crossing might wake up here. (6) Fredericksburg may pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.

5th race – (1) Make My Day should benefit from a third in his debut and take a step forward here for Dirty Harry fans. (3) Stompin Grapes is due for a better effort. (7) The Pulse may come to life here. (2) Stakeholder could pick up a share of the purse. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7. Doubles: 1-2-3-7 with 1-3-4.

6^th race – (3) Love Like Lucy exits stakes company and has a class edge. (4) Jestina was a distant second last time and may settle for runner-up honors again. (1) Samaritan’s Joy will get a boost from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4.

8th race – (5) Blackfoot Daisy is working nicely for her comeback for Ward. (1) Brittany’s Way could be tough to catch from the rail. (6) You Be the Judge may rule in this spot. (3) Midsummer Mo will benefit from a fast pace. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.