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.

2nd race – (1) Scottish Storm makes his career debut for Ward and should be formidable. (2) Latta could rebound with a better try today. (4) Air It Out is worth a look off the Asmussen claim. (5) Phenomenal Dream could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5. Doubles: 1-2-4-5 with 5-7-10-12.

3rd race – (5) Glean tired in her debut and should appreciate the shorter distance. (12) Classical Gas seems primed for a solid debut. (10) No Mo  Cookies will be suited by the shorter distance. (7) Lovely Emma could be hard to catch here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-10-12.

5th race – (2) Mikealicious drops a notch in claiming price and looks best. (4) Cat On Time could contend off the Sweezey claim. (8) Six Kings exits a decisive maiden win. (9) Gatlinburg fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9.

7th race – (9) Hero Status comes in from California off some efforts in fast time and should handle these. (4) Great Escape looms a threat in this field. (6) Red Run cannot be ignored. (7) Call Me Fast may appreciate the stretchout. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-9. Doubles: 4-6-7-9 with 1-6-11-12.

8^th race – The Rood and Riddle Dowager (G3) - (6) Surprisingly has been facing some tough competition and rates an edge here. (12) Neecie Marie exits an impressive win but drew a bad post.  (1) Three Priests can make her presence felt in her second US start. (11) Atomic Blonde should be closing late in this field.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-11-12.