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) Patch O’Brien debuts for Kenneally and seems ready for a big effort. (6) Callin My Name was third in his debut and is worth a look. (5) Frosty the Giant should benefit from his debut. (4) Dunphy could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6. Doubles: 3-4-5-6 with 1-2-5-9.

2nd race – (2) Musical Diva should win at first asking for Cox. (5) Closing Act has some talent and should be a factor. (1) V V’s Dream will be a threat from the rail. (9) Krickle can move forward here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.

5th race – (3) Founder will welcome a return to turf. (2) Tommy Bee will be dangerous on his best try. (5) Dash Attack may perk up on turf. (6) Vivar was impressive last time and cannot be discounted. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

7th race – (4) Giant Game (A) had a rough trip when second last time and should make amends here. (9) Interlock Empire exits stakes company and fits better here. (10) The Prince’s Spur is worth a close look. (2) Master Game could perk up here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-9-10. Doubles: 2-4-9-10 with 3-4-5-6.

8th race – (4) Floki’s Flight flopped last time but can rebound here. (6) Long Crow should be more competitive for a claiming tag. (5) Carmichael will appreciate a dry track. (3) Johny’s Fireball looks like a contender here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.