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 – (8) Net Revolt already owns three wins at Del Mar and comes off a big score at Los Al. Gets the nod here. (4) Big Buzz looms a stretch threat in this field. (1) Tone Feelin should work out a good trip from the rail. (2) Far West is worth a look off the Miyadi claim. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8. Doubles: 1-2-4-8 with 3-5-6-7.

2nd race – (3) Bye Bye Ray was second in his first two starts and then faded to ninth. Hasn’t raced in five months but seems ready for a strong showing here. (5) Uncle Reg was second last time and should be the main rival. (6) Dr. Venkman is an interesting first-time starter. (7) Dazzlemesilver was third in three of four starts and should be in the picture again. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.

6th race – (4) Liberty Forever is speedy and returns to turf and may not look back in this field. (9) Chasin Munny adds blinkers and is worth a look. (8) Rexford was second last time and belongs in the exotics. (6) Ambivalent should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-8-9.

8th race – (10) Escape Artist had a nice prep for this in an allowance race and seems primed for a big effort. (1) Classical Cat has the rail and seeks a third straight win but has not raced since December. (9) Conclude has plenty of speed and could be tough to catch here. (11) Panic Alarm could make some noise in his U.S. debut. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-10-11. Doubles: 1-9-10-11 with 1-3-5-7.

9th race – (3) Hard to Figure exits stakes company and should appreciate the class relief here. (1) Del Mar Jerry will appreciate the cutback to a sprint. (5) Sir Atticus was an impressive maiden winner and merits attention here. (7) Reiquist romped last time and cannot be ignored here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.