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 – (5) Kavod drops in class and can prevail here. (6) Backside Buzz looks like the one to catch. (2) Take the Charge is working nicely for his return to the races. (7) Can’t Hush This will be aided by a dry track. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7. Doubles: 2-5-6-7 with 3-9-10-11.

4thrace – (9) Two Sharp has put in several bullet works for her debut and seems on edge for a big try. (10) Mugen looks second best here. (11) Beach Bunny has worked nicely for this. (3) Endless Glow was a distant second and will be a key factor in this field. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-9-10-11.

7th race – (2)  Ottoman Fleet should be able to sail home a winner. (5) Win for the Money exits an impressive win. (3) Chasing the Crown cannot be ignored here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-5. Doubles: 2-3-5 with 2-4-6.

8th race – (4) Scylla (A) keeps getting better and looks best in this field. (2) Shotgun Hottie looks like the one to fear. (6) Xigera can be a factor on her top effort. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-4-6.

11th race – (2) First Mission is on a roll and can make it three straight wins. (9) Skippylongstocking should be the main rival. (7) Kingsbarns can rebound with a better try here. (4) Disarm cannot be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9.