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 – (5) G T Five Hundred (C) dropped from 9-5 to 7-5 and won on the front end. Can make it two straight off the Asmussen claim. (2) Zippin Gigi was claimed by Sharp off a disappointing try. Can wake up here. (7) Captivating Boy will appreciate a return to dirt. (8) Fitzpatrick was second but faces tougher company here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-8.

3rd race – (1) Tut’s Revenge gets a shorter distance and can lead throughout from the rail. (2) Cash Equity looks like the one to fear. (7) Highway Robber could steal this one with a good trip. (3) Hidden Stash could pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3-7. Doubles: 1-2-3-7 with 1-7-8-9.

4^th race – (8) Waver looks like a fast firster from Asmussen and should be formidable. (7) Delicate runs for a new barn after a rocky debut. (9) La Bukana could be a threat in her debut. (1) Statler Inn has shown some promise in her works. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-7-8-9.

7th race – (2) Cecile had to rally wide after a nine-month layoff. Gets a better trip here. (11) Big Trouble should be competitive at this level. (5) Johanny will appreciate the shorter distance. (3) Our Dotsie figures to be closing nicely at the end. Betting strategy: 2  to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-5-11.

10th race – (2) Asternia has keen early speed and may not look back. (7) Lady Moscato gets some class relief here. (1) Benedetta will be dangerous in her first start for Asmussen. (3) Ms. Tart could wake up  here. Betting strategy: 2  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.