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 – (6) Sacred Beauty was third last time and looks best here off the claim. (3) Judy’s Way is worth a close look after being claimed by Sharp. (5) Supertaleofhoudini rallied for second and should be watched here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-3-6 with 2-4-6-9.

3rd race – (2) Bali Dreamin won her last and can make it two in a row here. (3) Je Suis Rapide rallied to win her last and should be the main competition. (5) Awesome Lawson could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5. Doubles: 2-3-5 with 1-2-7-8.

4th race – (1) High Front (C) was bet down from even money to 3-5 and pulled out a narrow win. Gets the nod here. (2) Agent Peter Graves should be the main threat here. (8) Diamond City has plenty of speed and could be tough to catch. (7) Willtorun should be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

6th race – (4) Jets a Ginnin missed by a neck last time and should prove best here. (2) Headland exits a stakes and should be the main rival. (5) Rock Star Parking returns from a layoff and could be a threat on his best try. (1) Kantex will appreciate a return to a sprint.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

8th race – (8) Slam Dunk Sermon seeks a third straight win and is the standout here. (4) Alexandros was hurt by a wide trip last time and can take a step forward here. (1) Like a Saltshaker could control the pace from the rail. (5) Soaring Bird figures to be a main threat in the stretch. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8.