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 – (4) Mazoku comes off a solid win last time and can make it two in a row here. (6) Pens Street was hurt by a tardy start and should be formidable in this field. (5) Protomagic was second to the top pick and should be a factor once again. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6. Doubles: 4-5-6 with 1-5-6-7.

2^nd race – (1) Fast Beach is firster from Calhoun who seems ready for a big effort. (7) Complex Music should bounce back in a claimer. (5) Galpin Sunday can be competitive here. (6) Sound Cause can make some noise here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.

4^th race – (6) Eclatant looks like a fast first-time starter from Cox and gets the nod here. (1) You’ll Be Back has the rail and is showing sharp speed in her works. (7) La Cara may improve on a dry track. (2) Two Turntables could create some sweet music here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

6th race – (1) Just an Opinion returns to a claimer and seems hard to beat in this field. (4) Idalou finished third despite some trouble  and could emerge as the main challenger. (7) Miss Jeopardy was a determined winner last time and merits attention. (5) Controlled Temper showed unusual early speed and tired. Can rebound here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

8th race – (5) Grecian Goddess (B) was a troubled third last time and can make amends here. (1) Pendulum could swing into the winner’s circle with a rail trip. (2) Boss Lady Bailey has late kick and can be a factor at the finish. (9) Pharoah’s Wine gets some class relief after running in stakes. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.