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 – (5) Elko County has a nice late kick and should enjoy the added distance. (2) Ask Arthur was third last time and can be a factor once again. (1) Django will appreciate a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.

3rdrace – (10) Cloudwalker was third in a stakes and looks best here. (6) Niki Nine Doors can bounce back after a dull try in a stakes. (4) Pelican Lane may perk up on turf. (2) Moon Spun was a good second last time and figures to be a main contender. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-10.

5th race – (6)  Intricate has been freshened since a weak try in a stakes and seems primed for a strong effort. (2) Our Pretty Woman will be well-suited by a dry track. (4) Band of Gold may shine on dirt. Betting strategy: 6  to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-4-6. Doubles: 2-4-6 with 1-2-3.

6th race – (2) Letstalkaboutme (C) was bet down from 3-1 to 2-1 and missed by a head. Makes amends here. (1) Foreseen will benefit from a rail trip. (3) Queen of the Rodeo will be helped by a shorter distance. Betting strategy: 2  to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3.

10th race – (4) Without Cause gets back on turf and should be tough to catch. (11) Restless Dreamer can improve in her second try on turf. (6) Just the Sky fits nicely here. (3) Kimber Spice will get a boost from returning to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-11.