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) Summer of Mischief has speed and an inside post and may lead throughout. (6) Little Blaze should thrive in a claimer. (7) Kyle Beauty missed by a head and can’t be overlooked. (9) Atlantic Strike should not be ignored.  Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-9.

2^nd race – (10) Music Man is working sharply for his debut for Cox. (9) The Toner should be the main rival. (1) Missed the Turn may appreciate a dry track. (5) Louisiana Jess is an interesting first time starter. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-9-10.

4^th race – (1) Aurelia’s Mischief is well-bred and seems set for a solid effort in her career debut for Cox. (9) Somethinabouther deserves some attention in her first start. (8) Viggiedal can make her presence felt in this field. (3) Eliza Vance debuts for a stable with a high debut win percentage. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-8-9.

7th race – (4) Infiltrator (B) was a good second last time and should prevail here. (5) Go West will be helped by a class drop. (3) Money Run has speed and can hang around until the end. (2) On Your Mark may respond positively to a surface change. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

9th race – (2) Mo Sense returns to a one-turn distance and gets the nod. (6) Crystal Symphony was third last time and can take a step forward here. (1) She’s Magic gets a rail trip and will be a factor in this field. (4) Lil Town Sis should be closing nicely in the stretch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.