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 – (7) L J’s Emma was a solid third in her turf debut and should prevail in this field. (9) Anna’s Arabesque rallied for third in a stakes and promises to be a top threat. (8) Mommy Juice adds blinkers after a fourth in her career debut. (4) Fancy Caber Neigh has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-8-9.

4th race – (7) Uncle Berley was a game third last time and may not look back here. (9) Group Hug has late speed and should be the main threat. (3) Secret  Pocket won his last start and should be a factor here. (8) Vail of Honor will be a threat if he duplicates his maiden win. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-8-9. Doubles: 3-7-8-9 with 2-4-5-9.

5th race – (4) Just a Photo (B) closed nicely while wide in his first try around two turns and should prevail here. (5) Eirik Ridge may perk up on a dry track. (2) Dr Kringle may be a threat in the final furlong. (9) Mr McGregor was an improved second last time but drew a tough post. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-9.

7th race – (10) Eidikos (C) dropped from 2-1 to 8-5 and finished a game second. Should get the job done. (1) Fiddle should benefit from a rail trip. (2) Fast and Flirty will be a factor on his best try. (3) Classic Coyne will welcome a return to turf.  Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-10.

9th race – (8) Mr. Keating (A) had a bumpy trip and still missed by a neck last time. Makes amends here. (9) Harbour Bridge was a solid third last time and looks like the one to fear. (3) Gentleman returns to dirt and can perk up. (4) Game Warden will be rallying quickly at the end. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.