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) Summer Vibes is a firster for Cox who seems ready for a big effort. (6) Magnitude debuts for Asmussen and deserves a long look. (7) Conquering Cat was second in his debut and cannot be overlooked. (10) Sing Sing may benefit from his debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-10.

3rd race – (9) Mount Craig may finally graduate in a claimer. (12) Mandalorian should benefit from a class drop. (5) Django can perk up in a claimer. (1) Pancake House will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 9  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-9-12. Doubles: 1-5-9-12 with 5-6-9-10.

4th race – (5) Weigh the Risks gets back on turf and should prove best.(6) Purloin may like turf. (9) Buttercream Babe should thrive back on turf. (10) Simply in Front may be closing quickly at the end. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 5-6-9-10.

6th race – (1) Speed Bias drops out of stakes company and should benefit from a rail trip. (3) Phileas Fogg could be tough to catch here. (7) Nyquick seeks a third win in a row and merits respect. (9) The Prince’s Spur fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-7-9. Doubles: 1-3-7-9 with 1-2-8-9.

7th race – (8) Johny’s Fireball (B) was hurt by a wide rally last time and can make amends here. (2) Salute the Stars is training smartly for his 2024 debut. (1) Hidden Stash will be a threat from the rail. (9)  Fuerteventura should be a factor in a claimer. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-8-9.