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 – (3) Warda takes a big class drop and adds Irad. Sounds like a winning combination. (1) Down in the Bayou is worth a look in her first try for new connections. (6) Bubbly Champagne debuts for Walder and could pop up with a big effort. (7) Holy Coffee looks like the one to catch. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

4th race – (1) Five Eyes Onmichael tries claimers for the first time and looks best. (6) Cajunette could also be dangerous in a claimer. (8) Princess Deb had gate trouble in her debut but has been working bullets from the gate since then. (2) Breezey Bella could be poised for a nice effort. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.

6th race – (4) Laulauga is an interesting first-time starter from a hot first-year sire. (5) Frida was second in her debut in June and is working nicely for her comeback. (2) Dominant Diva is another promising 2-year-old making her initial start. (3) Scarlet Sands may be better off on dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

8th race – (3) Asher’s Edge was third after a mishap at the start and can make amends here. (6) Fulanito should be the main threat. (4) Adios Now fits nicely here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6. Doubles: 3-4-6 with 1-4-7-8.

9th race - (8) Ipanema Princess makes her first start for new connections and might make it a winning one. (4) Strand of Gold drops to a level where she can be effective. (7) Musical Romance should be closing quickly at the end. (1) Atmidnight will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8.