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.

2nd race – (6) Hard Rye Guy got off to a slow start and never fired last time. Should perk up in a claimer. (2) Punch Hard seems well-spotted here. (4) Smokin’ Hot could be tough to catch in this field. (1) Brigadier General is worth a look in his turf debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6. Exactas: 2-6 over 1-4 and 1-4 over 2-6.

4th race – (9) Generous Tipper has the look of a firster who can make his presence felt in this field. (5) Company You Keep is another firster with interesting credentials. (8) Legal Titan was second in his turf debut and belongs in the exotics. (4) Real Men Violin appears ready for a solid effort. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-9. Doubles: 4-5-8-9 with 3-4-5-8. Pick 3: 4-5-8-9 with 3-4-5-8 with 1-2-3-5.

5th race – (3) Bourbon Fever was third in both career starts and is overdue for a victory. (5) Lundberg had a rough trip last time and looks like the main rival. (8) Dellacroce has been away for 11 months and will be a threat if there’s no rust. (4) Captivated Drama should be a factor while trying turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-8. Doubles: 3-4-5-8 with 1-2-3-5.

6th race – (5) Good Bali was a solid second in his debut and should graduate today. (1) Ham Sandwich could benefit from his debut and take a step forward here. (3) British Sea is an interesting first-time starter. (2) B D Saints could be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

8th race – (1) Fashion King makes his first start since November but is working quickly and gets top billing here. (6) Magnificent Mile was second in his last two starts and cannot be overlooked. (8) Texas Toast should move forward after a third in his debut. (5) Uncle Harry could be a key contender while making his debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.