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 – (7) Hall of Fame was given a break after some disappointing tries and seems ready for a solid effort. (6) Multitask has a strong late kick and should be the main rival. (1) Eglise has been no worse than second in his last four tries and belongs in the exotics. (4) Moonlight may prefer a one-turn distance. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7.

3rd race – (6) Apollo Rising has been no worse than third in his last nine starts and gets the nod on consistency. (1) Bernin Hot seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored. (7) Ministerial fits in nicely here. (2) Interlock Empire looks like the one to catch in the stretch. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

5th race – (2) Trouble in Love debuts for Cox and can win at first asking. (8) Kissin Cash is another interesting firster. (1) Everloving has speed from the rail and will welcome a shorter distance. (4) Rosary put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.

7th race – (5) Irina’s Charm switches from turf to dirt and appears primed for a solid effort. (2) Islander exits a narrow maiden win and should be a main threat. (1) Saranac Lake is worth a look off the Hartman claim. (3) East Shore comes off a career-best win. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

11th race - (1) Brunacini was a game winner of the Perryville Stakes and should handle the extra furlong. (8) Rocket Can broke slowly last time and may fare better today. (9) Call Me Fast can make his presence felt at the end. (7) Scotland can be a threat on his best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9.