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) Poppy’s Joy debuts for D’Amato and seems set for a big effort. (9) Ellie Moore cannot be ignored in her U.S. debut. (2) Pacific Rose seems well-meant here. (8) Avoir is working sharply for her debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-8-9.

3rd race – (1) Bajan Bashert had some trouble when third last time. Should work out a winning trip from the rail. (6) Satoshi is worth a long look in her debut. (3) Hot Thirst Trap also merits attention in her debut. (10) Jessebear rallied fast for third. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-10.

5th race – (4) Nothing Like You debuts for Baffert and looks best in this spot. (7) Discrepancy has some interesting credentials and could be a main threat. (6) Girl of My Dreams put in a strong gate work for this. (5) Autumn Chill seems capable of a better try here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7..

7th race – (1) California Tiger missed by a nose last time and looks like the one to beat. (2) Mr. Disrespectful has plenty of speed and will be tough to catch. (9) Carol’s Comic belongs in the exotics. (4) Logon to Win was second in a claimer and could be competitive here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9. Doubles: 1-2-4-9 with 1-2-9-10.

8th race – (2) Don’t Ju Forget moves back to turf after a beneficial comeback race on dirt and should be able to handle this field. (9) Gritty Girl disappointed last time but can bounce back here. (10) Flame McGoon is working smartly after a freshening. (1) Queen of Pompeii could be a factor on her best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-9-10.