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 – (2) Megan’s Clara comes off some solid efforts at Oaklawn and should be tough to catch. (6) Candy Caramel won easily last time and should be the main rival. (8) Cami Cat could be tough to catch in this spot. (7) Margoinabubblebath may bounce back to top form here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

3rd race – (7) Braganza (A) was an impressive winner last time and can make it two in a row. (1) Batucada is undefeated after two starts and will be the main foe. (2) Joke Sisi is worth a look in her U.S. debut. (5) Napa Candy can be a factor at the end. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7. Doubles: 1-2-5-7 with 2-6-8-9.

4th race – (8) Cagliostro disappointed in the Louisiana Derby but can rebound here. (2) Loyal Company looked good breaking his maiden and should be the key threat. (6) Heroic Move gets a rider switch to Geroux and will be tough in this spot. (9) Abeliefinthislivin was a good second and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-9.

6th race – (3) Gunite should work out a good trip here and handle this field. (1) Sibelius seeks a fourth straight win and will be the main rival. (2) Tejano Twist will benefit from a fast pace. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.

10th race – (1) Rattle N Roll was a game winner of the Pimlico Special and rates top billing here. (4) Call Me Fast is in great form and should be a top contender. (7) Pioneer of Medina will be hard to catch here. (2) Masqueparade should benefit from his comeback race. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.