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 – (6) Calathea tired and finished fourth last time. Should fare better at seven furlongs. (2) Secret Revenge was second could be a serious contender.(4) Fantastic Flame might be in the picture in her debut. (7) Albino Bay is another interesting firster. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.

3^rd race – (5) Atomico should improve for a new barn. (2) First Shot Fired rallied for second last time and could be the main threat. (1) Gemstone Warrior is worth a look off the class drop. (4) Line Astray fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

5th race – (2) Hot Cargo (B) had a rough start last time but can perk up off the Joseph claim. (8) Miss Bodacious was third in her US debut and looks like the one to fear. (9) Definite Diva should be closing late. (5) Bel Pensiero cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-9.

7th race – (6) No Evidence comes off a sharp maiden win and gets the nod here. (7) Gabaldon is training nicely for his comeback. (1) Turbulent Force could be tough to catch from the rail. (2) Incanto should handle the switch to turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

9th race - (10) Goa didn’t fire in her US debut. Gets a second chance here. (7) Without Cause looks like the one to catch. (8) Awesome Spirit Gal should be battling to the end. (5) North End Lady may be closing fast at the wire. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-8-10.