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) Miss Will was third last time and will be helped by a rail trip. (10) On the Equinox will benefit from the added ground. (9) G’oro lacked a smooth trip last time and could be more formidable here. (2) Lady Monclaire fits in well here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-9-10. Doubles: 1-2-9-10 with 1-2-4. Pick 3: 1-2-9-10 with 1-2-4 with 2-3-8-11.

2nd race – (2) R Heisman won a stakes in his last effort and can make it two in row here. (1) Shea Brennan will be the main threat from the rail. (4) The Gypsy Cowboy could be closer this time around. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4. Doubles: 1-2-4 with 2-3-8-11.

3rd race – (2) Queen Kimbe is an interesting 2-year-old who can win at first asking. (3) Abazaami deserves attention in her first US start. (8) Lady Chic can also make some noise in her debut. (11) Madonna of Loreto merits attention if she draws in. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-8-11.

6th race – (6) Ultimate takes a class drop and should handle this field. (4) This Is a Joke can be a factor here. (3) I’m a Lucky Man has enough speed to be a threat until the end. (2) Kell’s Bells can be a contender on his best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

8th race – (2) Arrowmax adds blinkers and drops to a level where he should successful. (4) Winsitwell will welcome a shorter distance. (10) Stephortless may wake up here. (5) Flying Blind could be a factor on his best try. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-10.