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 – (1)  In the Stars returns to turf and can work out a winning trip from the rail. (10) Running Game has speed and looks like the one to catch. (11) Alongcomesawoman should be closing in the final furlong. (4) Champagne Brunch may hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-10-11.

4^th race – (6) Flat to Da Mat had a rough trip last time and can make amends here. (1) Operation Sunrise comes off an impressive maiden win and gets the nod here. (2) Floodlites should benefit from a comeback race and be more competitive here. (7) Pharoah’s Dynasty seems primed for a strong showing after a layoff.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

6th race – (12) Freedom Street gets back on turf and should rebound with a better try. (3) Beer Run usually winds up in the exotics. (6) Lower Boadway could benefit from a turnback in distance. (7) Mr Bobo should be a factor in the stretch. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-12.

8th race – (6) Ag Bullet is in great form and should handle this field. (7) Oujda looks like the one to fear. (10) Time to Dazzle has late speed and cannot be ignored. (2) Zeitlos will be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-10.

10th race – (12) Wimbledon Hawkeye ships in from Europe and looks best in this field. (1) Hill Road worked nicely on turf and should be a factor. (2) Test Score is highly consistent and belongs in the exotics. (6) Simulate was second in the Secretariat Stakes and deserves consideration. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-12.