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) First of His Name gets back on dirt and should respond with a big effort. (4) Copper Missile could takeoff in this field. (5) Falk may pose a late threat. (1) Schifty’s Haloid won his last try on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 with 4-5-7-8.

2nd race – (4) Double Jeopardy found her best stride too late in her debut. Makes amends here. (5) Les Is Best should offer a late threat. (7) Atarah should be well suited by turf. (8) Rather Distinct has a nice late kick and can be a factor. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.

5th race – (4) Creditworthy has not raced since August but seems set for a top effort. (5) Send Cash looks like the one to catch. (8) Pivotal Moment exits a solid maiden win. (6) Let’s Go Mark could be a factor while moving to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.

7th race – (3) Tucson has won two in a row and can make three straight here. (9) Quatrocento looked good in a comeback win and should be the main rival. (8) Deuteronomy will be dangerous on his best try. (11) Raptor’s can rebound with a better effort here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-9-11.

9th race – (4) Portfolio Duration missed by a head in her debut and should get the win here. (7) Gum was third first time out and looks like the one to fear. (9) Love You Anyway gets some class relief after running in a stakes. (12) Pemaquid is worth a look in her debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-12.