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 – (8) Au Naturel had repeated trouble last time when fourth and makes amends here. (10) Zenick was second and could be the main rival. (4) Finest Gamble is worth a look on turf. (5) Rawayana might sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-10.

3rd race – (7) Chucky’s Ride could prevail despite the outside post. (2) Fermi may welcome a return to turf. (3) Gigi Cake’s may hand around until the end here. (4) Rockyta will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

5th race – (5) Chaina was second at this level and seems poised for a win. (4) Golden Valley exits a sharp win and may shine here. (6) Don’t Tell Tammo may perk up on dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

7^th race – (4) Cannoneer exits stakes company and has a class edge. (6) Lincoln’s Law comes off a sharp debut win and merits respect. (1) No Bees will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6.

9th race – (1) Quizler has the rail and should appreciate a return to turf. (9) My Voodoo Doll may contend if he can avoid a wide trip. (8) Printer’s Alley should be closing nicely in the stretch. (3) Landman Friday should be tough off the Klesaris claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-9.