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.

3rd race – (12)  Miyako didn’t fire in her debut but switches to turf and adds blinkers here. (1) Determined Candy was second in her debut and should be the main rival while switching to turf. (3) May May Strong should be better suited by turf. (8) Unhidden Gem is prepping smartly for her debut.  Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-12.

6th race – (7) Princip arrives in Kentucky after some sharp efforts in California and looks best here. (5) Solidify was hurt by a wide trip and should get a better one here. (4) Lunar Module missed by a neck last time and can be a key factor here. (10) Tilted Towers has speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-10. Doubles: 4-5-7-10 with 5-6-7-8. Pick 3: 4-5-7-10 with 5-6-7-8 with 3-4-11-12.

7th race – (7) Delahaye (A) was hurt by a bobbling start last time and can make amends here. (5) Excellent Question has a strong late kick and will benefit from a quick pace. (6) Immensitude was a promising third in her U.S. debut and can take a step forward today. (8) Heavenly Sunday could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place.  Exacta box: 5-6-7-8. Doubles: 5-6-7-8 with 3-4-11-12.

8th race – (3) Stronsino was an improved second last time and seems due for a maiden win. (4) Awol is an interesting first-time starter. (11) Idoneo might enjoy returning to dirt. (12) Banned for Life is a major threat on his best try. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-4-11-12.

10th race – (4) School Dance returns to turf and should respond with a strong effort. (9) Papilio looks like the one to fear. (10) Tituba won her last and can make it two in a row here. (5) Queens Command disappointed in a Grade 3 stakes and may revert to top form here.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-9-10.