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 – (4) Dark Timber was claimed by O’Neill last time out and has enough speed to lead throughout there. (6) Palace Kitten deserves attention off the Diodoro claim. (3) Seven Nation Army should be a stretch threat here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6. Doubles: 3-4-6 with 1-6-11-12.

2nd race – (1) Pass the Hat is working quickly for his debut and can control the pace from the rail. (12) Timberlake looks poised for a big effort but faces a wide trip. (6) Omex should be a factor here. (11) Phreddie Me can be a contender in this field with some racing luck. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-11-12.

5th race – (3) Wartime Hero returns to a claimer and looks best here. (7) Moliere drops to a level where he should be effective. (9) Co Conspirator fits in with this group. (2) Rally Squirrel can scamper into the picture in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-9. Doubles: 2-3-7-9 with 4-5-8-9.

6th race – (5) Hideki (B) missed by a head last time at Keeneland and can make amends here. (8) Sure Can can definitely be a major force here. (9) Playlist will welcome a return to grass. (4) Erna gets some class relief after facing stakes rivals. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-9.

9th race – (6) Arm Candy finds a field here where she can show off her best form. (7) Querobin Dourada might enjoy the stretchout to two turns.(2) Poca Mucha can make her presence felt with her late run. (4) Candy Light should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.