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 – (2) Hudson Ridge was second in a similar race last time and should handle this field. (4) Lottery Pick may be closing quickly at the end. (3) Birth of Cool could work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.

3rd race – (4) Jersey Sunset tired late last time but adds Lasix and may not look back. (2) Idessia looks like the main threat. (5) Candy On Top is 0-for-15 but belongs in the exotics. (3) Kaylas Joy could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

5th race – (2) Harper’s Gallop has enough speed to lead throughout. (6) Unfaithful Ways will welcome the shorter distance. (1) La Deuxieme Etoile might wake up from the rail. (9) Shared Future should be very competitive at this level. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-9.

7th race – (8) Myfavoritedaughter (B) was a troubled second last time and can make amends here. (9) Sister Otoole ships in from New York and should relish the distance. (7) Eylara beat the top pick last time and cannot be ignored. (1) Symphony Perfect will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9. Doubles: 1-7-8-9 with 1-5-6-10.

8th race – (5) U R Pressed was no worse than third in his last three starts and graduates today. (6) Midnight Fury will appreciate a return to dirt. (1) South Coast Route drops to a level where he should be effective. (10) Habeas should perk up while returning to a sprint. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-10.