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 – (2) Legal Deal drops to a claiming level where he should prove best. (1) Best of Greeley could be tough to catch from the rail. (4) Herd Immunity should not be overlooked after the Sharp claim. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.

3rd race – (2) Pledgeofallegiance was claimed for $50,000 last time after a big win. Can make it two in a row here. (1) Dog Red was claimed in his last two starts and looks dangerous here. (3) What’s Up Doc won easily last time and debuts here for Cash. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.

5th race – (5) Mac Daddy Too (A) missed by a nose and should make amends here. (4) Don’t Wait Up has a nice turn of speed and may lead throughout. (6) Holiday House had some trouble last time and can bounce back here. (1) Carbonite will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

7th race – (3) Bad Beat Brian was an impressive winner last time and can make it two in a row here. (9) Smokin’ Jay was a good second last time and should be the main rival. (8) Nobals can control the pace and may lead gate to wire. (4) Gear Jockey should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.

9th race – (2) Hay Stack didn’t fire last time but can rebound here with a big effort. (3) Bling was a game third and looks like the one to fear. (1) Bolivie will benefit from a ground-saving trip. (9) Clever Joke should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.