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.

1^st race – (1)  Brownstone was second in the MSW ranks and should prevail in a claimer. (3) Ped d’Oro may blossom on dirt. (6) Redeposit will appreciate a return to dirt. (7) Air It Out should pose a stretch threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 4-5-6.

2nd race – (6) Special Dispatch (C) dropped from 8-5 to 6-5 and won easily. Can make it two straight off the Amoss claim. (5) Funny Uncle is worth a look after a claim by Maker. (4) First Player should be a contender in his first try against winners. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

4th race – (10) Floodlites has the outside post but should shine brightly here. (1) Jimmy’s Dailys put in a sharp gate work for this. (4) El Prestigio seems ready for a sharp effort. (8) Perfect Force is a Lukas firster who deserves a long look. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-8-10.

6th race – (6) Vigano won at this level but was DQ’d. Makes amends here. (4) Jon’s Street Band is a firster who looms as the main rival. (2) Plain and Simple had a rough trip in his debut and could be a main factor here. (9) Chulligan was second against cheaper and makes his first start after the Shirer claim. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-9.

8th race – (9) All I Want Is You won impressively at Keeneland and can make it two in a row. (4) Qualy will welcome a return to turf. (8) Speedy Traveler may find a home on turf. (3) Panama Red will be well-suited in this turf sprint. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.