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 – (2) Noble Prince takes a class drop and should rule here. (5) Immortal J might appreciate the longer distance. (8) Tempo Ride could be a factor here. (10) Coffee At K J’s looms a threat from the outside. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-10.

3rd race – (2) Bubbly Champagne should prevail at this level. (4) One Smokin’ Rita comes off a win and will be a tough rival here. (6) Spirit of Victory should offer a late threat. (8) Fields of Green may thrive here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8. Doubles: 2-4-6-8 with 1-5-6.

4th race – (6) Asher’s Edge will welcome a return to Tapeta. (1) Test Factor will be a main threat from the rail. (5) Abrir Caminos may perk up on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

6th race – (1) Simo should benefit from a rail trip and handle this field. (7) Possum could wake up in this field. (4) El Mayo may improve on a dry track. (2) War Commander is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

8th race - (7) Dream Concert ships in from Tampa and should be well-suited by the distance. (5) Grand Job looks like the one to fear. (1) Dorth Vader deserves attention despite the layoff. (2) Gallop d’Hermes missed by a neck and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.