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)  He’s Got Swagger raced wide last time and should be helped by the class drop and a better post. (5) Cooke Creek may wake up in a claimer. (6) Our Dream Rye’d won his last and is in good form. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6. Doubles: 3-5-6 with 2-4-6.

2nd race – (6) Silver Heist runs for a claiming tag and can bring home the gold. (2) Kansas Comet has speed and could be tough to reel in. (4) Double Barrel is working sharply for this start. Betting strategy: 6  to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.

5th race – (1) Ah Jeez was third in a Grade 1 stakes at Santa Anita and merits top billing. (3) Gentle Soul could be a factor in the stretch. (5) Classic Causeway may perk up back on turf. (7) Fuerteventura gets some class relief after running in stakes. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.

7th race – (4) Ludwig (B) was checked last time and deserve a second chance. (1) Briterdayzahead put in a sharp bullet work for this try. (5) Two Eagles River was a promising second last time. (10) Favorite Outlaw was freshened and is working nicely for his return. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-5-10. Doubles: 1-4-5-10 with 3-5-6-11.

8th race – (11) Dazzling Blue missed by a neck and should make amends here. (5) Spirit Wind figures to be in front and may not look back. (6) Positano Sunset should be closing fast at the end. (3) Clearly Unhinged will be a contender on her best try. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-11.