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) Venganza switches back to dirt and could wake up with a strong effort. (2) One Magic Philly comes off a sharp maiden win and will be dangerous here. (3) Don’t Bring Crazy may benefit from her last start and could take a step forward. (5) Scary Fast Ride might be dangerous on her best try.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

3rd race – (4) Show Card was fourth in a graded stakes and has an edge over this field. (6) Super Shine has speed and looks like the one to catch. (2) Ascendancy will appreciate being back on dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.

5th race – (1) In the Air Tonight (A) won her first two starts and looks best in this spot. (3) Thirsty Mama should be the main rival. (4) Cayucos was a nice debut winner and will be a factor here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-4.

7th race – (5) Upstart Yankee drops off a solid second and should handle this field. (1) Big Spin drops off the Miller claim. (3) Greatheart is a threat to make it two straight wins. (8) Vanzzy takes a big class drop and could contend. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8.

9th race – (8) Smokem If U Gottem was second in all three career starts and is overdue for a win. (1) Trotsky should be more effective back on dirt. (2) I’m Ripped is worth a look in this field. (6) Don’t Hit Me Bash may be better on dirt. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.