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) Legendary Lore (C) was bet down from 6-5 to 4-5 and was third at this level. Can atone for that loss in this field. (4) Chitwood has speed and could be tough to catch in a small field. (2) Oncoming Train drops in class and can rush into contention here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4. Doubles: 2-3-4 with 4-5-6.

2ndrace – (5) For the Flag tired in a stakes but may not look back here. (6) Sister Lou Ann will welcome a return to turf. (4) Watch This Birdie gets Irad and may wake up. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

4th race – (1)  Windy Walk comes off a solid win and will benefit from a ground-saving trip. (2) Outofnothingatall could control the pace and the race. (3) Thorny disappointed ;last time but can bounce back here. (5) Windy Bay fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-5.

7th race – (3) Vahva rates as the top filly sprinter and can handle this field. (4) Chi Town Lady can pose a late threat. (1) Society will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-4.

9th race – (7) Here U Come Again gets Geroux and should respond with a top effort. (4) Mink’s Palace should be the main rival. (8) She Called has speed and can hang around to the end. (5) Tipsy Tammy will appreciate being back on dirt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.