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 – (1) Pens Street rallied for third last time and should appreciate the added distance. (3) Windy Walk could wake up in this field. (6) Kiki Krazy looks like the one to catch in this field. (7) Lady June will benefit from a switch back to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 2-4-6.

2nd race –(2) Bourbon Serengeti was a good second at Saratoga and should graduate here. (6) Mo for Us looks like the main rival. (4) Impractical Diva rallied belatedly in his debut and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.

6th race – (6) Elko County missed by a head last time and should make amends here. (4) Sweet Freedom will welcome a return to dirt. (1) Commuted is a threat on his best try.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-6.

8th race – (2) Happy Am I was a competitive third in a stakes and figures to prevail in this field. (3) Current Climate should relish a return to dirt. (6) Connie K could be a threat here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6.

10th race – (7) Souk Plaza seems poised for a strong effort in her debut. (9) Shirley Ann should pose the main threat. (2) Nancy Lynn is another promising firster. (12) Banking Silver should also be in the picture while making her debut. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-9-12.