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.

2^nd race – (2) Seven Taylors was claimed by Asmussen off a second and may graduate here. (1) Army Hero may shine in a claimer. (5) Sardis will welcome a return to a dirt. (8) Neon Nights may improve at this level. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.

4th race – (8) Just Ruthless was second in her debut and should get the job done here. (7) Lush Lips may improve with blinkers. (4) Are You a Spy could pose a late threat. (6) Eyes On Italy may contend in her debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.

6th race – (6) Redeposit drops to a level where he should post a maiden win. (11) Bisate has been away but finds a weak field here. (12) JJ’s Ranger should be included in the exotics. (3) Good News Rocket should not be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 6  to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-11-12. Doubles: 3-6-11-12 with 1-4-5-7.

7th race – (1) Sound Doctrine has speed and the rail and should control this race. (7) Dewy’s Beast seems like the one to fear. (4) Hunter John fits nicely at this level. (5) Flotation Station may wake up on a fast track. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

9^th race - (5) Eglise comes off a sharp maiden win and can make it two in a row. (6) Midnight Raid missed by a neck and will be the main rival. (7) Hall of Fame seems ready for a big effort off a layoff. (9) Cornishman flopped in a stakes but can be a contender here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-9.