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 – (3) Ashkenazi is working out quickly for her debut and should prevail at first asking for Ward. (8) Baytown Dreamer should be a factor from the outside post. (7) Double Talker cannot be overlooked here. (1) Pupil may be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.

3rd race – (6) Beelieve Her comes off a nice win and can make it two straight. (1) Open Soul Autism will benefit from a rail trip. (3) Bourbon Breeze should respond to a return to dirt. (8) Carolina Candy has a second over the track and deserves attention. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.

5th race – (8) Wistucky could lead throughout here. (6) Golden Plate was second last time and should be the main rival. (11) Golden Ice fits in nicely here. (5) Always Above may pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-8-11.

7th race – (4) Save Time finds some class relief here after racing in a stakes. (5) Sudden Switch won her debut and seems like the one to fear. (6) Into Amore belongs in the exotics. (7) Crazy Cami has a nice late kick. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.

9th race – (4) Army Hero seems on edge for a maiden victory. (5) Cinister Cix should fare better on dirt. (12) Sequential is worth a look despite the layoff. (2) Spielman may perk up in a claimer . Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-12.