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) Improptude takes a big class off the Sweezey claim and should be hard to beat. (6) Tapit’s Direction is worth a look despite the layoff. (7) David’s Songs was second at this level and should be in the picture again. (8) Golden Sombrero is working nicely after a break. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.

3rd race – (7) Premiado (B) had a rough trip last time and deserves a second chance here. (5) Swinging Solo could be effective here. (8) Bandoola may like the surface switch. (1) Bean Machine may be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.

5th race – (2) Kerouac has speed and may be hard to catch here. (4) Alasdair ships in from Tampa and should be a main factor. (6) Remerton might perk up on turf. (3) Breakwater could be a threat off the Maker claim. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

7th race – (2) Blueberry Hill was impressive in her debut and should stretch out here. (3) Anna’s Promise comes off a win and David claim. (6) Justinqueso exits stakes company and figures to be right there at the finish. (4) Ruth adds blinkers and Lasix and could bounce back with a big try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

9th race - (5) Geegee’s Story looks best in this field. (2) Long Gone Sally figures to be the main threat. (8) Something Simple was second last time and belongs in the exotics. (1) Dude Ranch should fare better in a sprint. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.