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) Fordy G showed early speed last time and can lead throughout at this claiming level. (7) Brazen Bull is worth a look in this  spot. (2) South Coast Route may improve with Lasix. (1) Cupid’s Crusader switches back to dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7. Exactas: 3-7 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 3-7. Doubles: 1-2-3-7 with 1-3-4-5.

2nd race – (5) Castleknock (A) had a rough trip when third and can make amends here while switching to Hernandez. (4) Tigerhon could be tough to catch here. (1) Mr. Disrespectful exits a lopsided maiden win. (3) Rolling On finds a nice spot in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.

4th race – (5) Mirahmadi (A) ran into trouble when fourth and looks best here. (7) Sense seems ready for a strong debut. (1) Miracle Mark may move forward off his debut. (3) Point Dume is eligible to wake up here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7. Doubles: 1-3-5-7 with 1-4-5-6.

5th race – (1) Kitty Kitana had traffic issues last time and should find smooth sailing on the rail. (4) Arina could be a threat while switching to the West Coast. (5) Gracelund Gray gets some class relief here. (6) Freedom Lass seems poised for a better try today. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

10th race – (9) Anarchist was a game second last time in the Bing Crosby and should get the job done here. (7) Spirit of Makena lost all chance last time and deserves a second chance. (6) Brickyard Ride should appreciate a cutback to a sprint. (4) Sir Atticus appears ready for his stakes debut. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-9.