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) Emerald Bay was second in his debut and should graduate today. (6) Cano for the Win may appreciate two turns. (4) Authentic Spirit could benefit from his debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6. Doubles: 1-4-6 with 1-5-6.

2nd race – (6) Court Snort was third in a stakes and has a class edge here. (5) Sushi Sticks is worth a look after a freshening. (1) Quantum Innergy will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6.

4th race – (6) She’z the Law (B) was a game second last time and should hang on here. (5) Rehearsal rallied for fourth in her U.S. debut and is the one to fear. (8) Holly Goquickly is an interesting first-time starter. (2) Spanish Cara showed promise in her U.S. debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.

9th race – (6) The Chosen Vron seeks a seventh straight win and will be hard to deny. (7) Senor Buscador has enough class to win but may want more distance. (4) Raging Torrent comes off two Churchill Downs wins and belongs in the exotics. (5) Big City Lights will be a threat on his best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7. Doubles: 4-5-6-7 with 4-6-7-8.

10th race – (7) Glorious Life was a good second after a layoff and should prevail here. (6) Mining District may appreciate the added distance. (4) Fight Back could pose a late threat. (8) Silver N Black should respond well to a surface change. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.