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) Like a Saltshaker showed speed when second at Hawthorne and can register a win here. (4) Junior Bug was a wide second last time and should work out a better trip here. (5) Risk Profile was claimed in his last two starts and fits well in this group. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5.

3rd race – (6) Mirabella was hurt by a wide trip last time and should work out a winning journey here with more distance. (8) Kick a Rhyme may improve with blinkers. (1) Catmint will benefit from a rail trip. (5) English Treasure could wind up in the picture. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

5th race – (5) Orange Diablo debuts for Cox and looks best here. (6) Take Charge J J may prefer the main track. (9) Shogun Be Fast has the look of a promising runner. (2) Drobny is another firster who could be a factor. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-9.

7th race – (1) Handsome Herb was a game second in his debut and should graduate today. (6) Max’s Map has put in some sharp works for his debut. (8) Agoo is worth a look in his first start. (5) Stretch Ride could be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-6-8. Doubles: 1-5-6-8 with 2-3-4-8.

8th race – (8) Wilma Mankiller seeks a third straight win for Rivelli and merits top billing. (2) Parody has been absent since February but is working quickly for her comeback and is the one to fear. (3) Unsung Melody will get some class relief after running in stakes. (4) Topsy also exits stakes company and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.