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) Ace of Clubs was a game maiden winner last time and can take this from the rail. (3) Salsation flopped in a stakes but fits better here. (5) Eligio was second to the top pick and will be a threat once again. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5

3rd race – (5) Big Sis Little Sis gets back on dirt and should respond with a winning effort. (2) Silver Lightening may also appreciate a turf-to-dirt move. (1) La Paloma Blanca could be tough to handle from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.

5th race – (7) Greer My Dear (A) was a good third in her debut and graduates here. (1) Bossy Bruin Gal may welcome the added ground and switch to Hernandez. (4) Thermal could heat up here. (5) Autumn Chill might excel at two turns. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7. Exactas: 1-7 over 4-5 and 4-5 over 1-7.

7h race – (5) Reef City had some trouble and could prevail with a clean trip. (3) Carol’s Comic usually brings home a check. (2) Coach Cronin could take a step forward in his second start. (7) Lord Tripping can improve after a tough trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7.

9th race – (8) Eda has won six straight starts and can make it seven here. (1) Kirstenbosch may perk up cutting back to a sprint.  (4) Olivia Twist should do better today on dirt. (3) Lady T will be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.