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.

1^st race – (1) Play My Speed should benefit from some added ground here. (2) Maniae has late speed and could like the distance. (4) R B’s Tiger may prefer turf. (6) Pancho Barnes fits in nicely here. . Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6

3rd race – (4) She’s Muy Muy  drops into a claimer and can finally break her maiden. (8) Disposition may thrive in a claimer. (7) Queen Girvin deserves a look after finishing second last time. (1) September Magic could be a factor in her career debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8.  

5th race – (10) Smiling Beast looked sharp winning at first asking and can make it two in a row. (3) Windribbon is worth a look off the Miller claim. (9) Joe Don Looney could benefit from a comeback race and fare better here. (7) Sauls Call may be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-7-9-10. Doubles: 3-7-9-10 with 2-3-6-8.

6th race – (8)  Johnson’s Magic makes his debut off quick works and looks best. (3) Dancing Dillon is another interesting firster. (6) Keep Dancing Nick could like turf. (2) Got Soul has a nice pedigree for turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.

8th race – (3) Bee Catcher returns to a claimer and looks best in this field. (1) Explain This Audit will benefit from a rail trip. (2) Mega Moon has speed and an inside post and will be a big threat. (6) Incredible Shot cannot be overlooked in a claimer. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.