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 – (6) Graceful Union returns to a claimer and should perk up with a big effort. (1) La Village Lumiere should work out a good trip from the rail. (4) Toffee is worth a look off the claim. (3) Miss Analyzed might improve on a dry track. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6. Exactas: 1-6 over 3-4 and 1-6 over 3-4. Doubles: 1-3-4-6 with 1-3-5-7.

2nd race – (1) Megan’s Clara has a nice turn of speed and may not look back here. (5) My My Munny belongs in the exotics here. (7) Super Renee won nicely last time and cannot be ignored here. (3) Love of My Life seems ready for a better showing. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5. Exactas: 1-5 over 3-7 and 3-7 over 1-5.

4th race – (5) Okay Fine (B) was a good second in her turf debut and should graduate from the maiden ranks. (10) Vanished is a firster from Pletcher who cannot be overlooked. (12) Evie’s Encore could also be a factor in her debut. (1) Just Say So will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-10-12.

7th race – (9) Jarreau had a useful comeback race and should take a step forward here. (10) Bosque Redondo looks like the one to fear off a game maiden win. (2) F Five could be tough to catch here. (11) Policy Option will be closing strongly at the end. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-9-10-11.

9th race – (2) Top Gun Girl had a bumpy start last time and could rebound with a better try today. (5) Your So Sillea missed by a neck last time and cannot be ignored in this field. (4) Somebody’s Promise will welcome a return to dirt. (1) Well Sprint may not look back from the rail. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.