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 – (4) Deeply Hidden drops into a claimer and should prevail in this field. (2) It’s a Factor was second last time and should be the main rival. (5) Cardinal Spirit will welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5. Doubles: 2-4-5 with 2-3-5-8. Pick 3: 2-4-5 with 2-3-5-8 with 1-4-6.

2nd race – (3) Sigiloso comes off some fast races at Gulfstream Park and looks best here. (5) Cane Creek Road should pose a late threat. (8) Harry’s Onthefly drops and finds easier company here. (2) Please Focus will benefit from an inside trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8. Doubles: 2-3-5-8 with 1-4-6.

3rd race – (6) Canada Gate missed by less than a length last time and should get the job done here. (4) Abitmischievous looks like the one to fear. (1) Concord Bridge is a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-6.

6th race – (2) Divin Propos (B) had a wide, bumpy trip last time and can make amends here. (4) Offlee Naughty exits stakes company and cannot be overlooked. (1) Old Pal will get a ground-saving trip here. (6) Dean Martini could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

9th race – (9) Jack Kerouac runs for a claiming tag and seems well-spotted here. (1) Rhino will be dangerous from the rail. (10) Jimmy’s Wild Boy adds blinkers and drops in class. (3) Circleofchampions can enter the picture in the final stages.  Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-10.