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.

2ndrace – (6) Growth Capital has been absent for more than a year but seems set for a big effort. (5) Torigo can work out a good trip here. (2) Highland Lord should appreciate a stretchout. (1) Orbi One could be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 1-2-3-5.

3rd race – (5) Golden Skull has keen early speed and may be tough to reel in. (3) Tik Tokable looks formidable at this level. (1) Tuwaim will benefit from a ground saving trip. (2) Anthony’s Rocket may fire here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

6th race – (7) Abrumar had a rough trip in his Woodbine debut and makes amends here. (6) Team Travis is an interesting firster. (11) Ocala Rocket should like the distance but has a tough post. (12) Mo Caliente is a big threat despite the post. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-11-12.

8th race – (4) Crevalle d’Oro has never been worse than third in three starts and is overdue for a win. (9) Pendulum looks like the one to fear. (1) This Country should benefit from a rail trip. (2) Big Dreamer could perk up back on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.

11th race – (10) Mayor Jack gets a class drop and should handle this field. (11) Hot N Lucky figures to be the main threat. (7) My Great Illusion should be well-suited by turf. (5) We Got This can’t be overlooked here. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-10-11.