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.

2nd race – (9) Crash the Gate debuts for Maker and may turn in a winning effort. (6) In a Jam is overdue for a win and may get one here. (8) Norwich had some trouble in his debut and deserves a second chance here. (3) Irish Ransom could spring a surprise. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-8-9.

4th race – (6) Speedy Traveler is a firster who seems set for a strong try. (2) Musical Prayer may find the third start is the charm. (7) Port Townsend should benefit from her debut. (8) Kid’s Last Laugh may get the last laugh in this field from the outside post.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

6th race – (7) Thorpedo Anna (A) was an impressive debut winner and can make it two straight here. (5) Bourbon Breeze looks like the one to fear off a nice debut win. (3) Peignoir will appreciate the shorter distance. (2) Ice Cold looked hot romping at Indianapolis. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7. Doubles: 2-3-5-7 with 4-7-8-9. Pick 3: 2-3-5-7 with 4-7-8-9 with 4-5-7-8.

7th race – (9) Catch That Party  has a strong late kick and will be hard to fend off in the final furlong. (7) Tough Tickets will welcome a return to turf. (8) Temple could wake up in a claimer. (4) Bear Oak will be a contender on his best try. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place.  Exacta box: 4-7-8-9. Doubles: 4-7-8-9 with 4-5-7-8.

8th race – (4) Bandita has not raced since an awesome debut win in January but Pletcher excels with horses coming off a layoff. (5) Zeitlos looks second best again. (7) Pumpkin Scone will appreciate the shorter distance. (8) Socially Selective fits in nicely with this group.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.