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 – (3)  Rose Rita drops into a claimer for her second start and should prevail. (5) Glamourcents was third in her debut and should be the main rival. (1) Grace On Grace also fits well in a claimer. (7) Baytown Boujee could be a threat in her debut.  Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7. Doubles: 1-3-5-7 with 2-3-4-6.

2nd race – (3) Mystic Pleasure comes off a sharp win and can make it two in a row. (4) Sunny Isle Beach seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored. (6) Sultry Lass woke up last time and should be considered here. (2) Corningstone has some speed and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

4th race – (7) Emery (C) was bet down from 4-5 to 1-2 and returned from a layoff with an impressive win. Can win a second start in a row here. (6) Tambo won her last two and can make it three in a row. (5) Legadema is in great form and merits consideration. (2) Charlene’s Dream is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-6-7. Doubles: 2-5-6-7 with 2-4-6-7.

5th race – (4) Guinevere had trouble last time and can make amends here. (7) Bedazzle ‘Em just missed in her turf debut and will be formidable. (6) Mixologist is an interesting firster from Cox. (2) Deep Satin has a strong closing kick and should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.    

7th race – (10) Proud Foot is in great form and deserves top billing. (3) Bru Na Boinne has not raced since September but is training nicely for her return. (9) Raindrops On Roses lists racing on dirt as one of her favorite things. (1) Hypersport looks dangerous from the rail. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-10.