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 – (10) Swift Harmony had a rough trip when fourth as a big favorite at this level. Makes amends in this spot. (9) Dyin a Thirst missed by a nose last time and looks like the main rival. (3) Long Legged Babs had a useful debut and can take a stride forward here. (5) Warrens Fifi seems ready for a nice effort in her debut. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-9-10.

3rd race – (8) Sir Tom  seems set for a solid effort in his debut. (2) Nap could wake up with a winning effort. (3) Shea Brennan is another interesting firster. (6) Gozer is also worth a look in his first start. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8. Doubles: 2-3-6-8 with 3-5-7-9.

4th race – (5) Prosper should thrive at the five-furlong distance. (7) A Day to Remember was a good third in his debut and may like turf. (3) Laugier Night disappointed in his US debut. Deserves a second chance here. (9) Amdreadytorumble will welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-5-7-9.

6th race – (6) Rimprotector was third in a marathon graded stakes and gets the nod here. (4) One of These Days looks like the one to fear. (3) City Exile belongs in the exotics. (1) Midnight Jostar will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-6.

8th race – (1) Miz Clubcali rallied for second last time and should be helped by a rail trip. (4) O K Rose was second last time and should be a main threat once again. (8) Epione should benefit from a surface switch. (11) Comanche Gal may take to turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-11.