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 – (7) Emirates Affair drops to a level where he looks best. (1) Mosler’s Image had a troubled trip last time and looks like the main rival. (6) Chica Boom looms a late threat here. (2) Wicked Mercury should be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

3rd race – (5) Chiquirin rallied for second last time and should work out a winning trip here. (2) The Twins Sneakers might wake up in this spot. (6) Mundo Mix will appreciate a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

5th race – (5) Soupersilverdollar had a miserable debut but could be more competitive in this try. (10) Imposter Syndrome was a good second at this level and looms as the one to fear. (1) Rule It will be tough from the rail in a claimer. (2) Victory Line could take to turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-10.

7th race – (3) Scarlet Stripe (B) will welcome a return to a fast track after finishing third in slop. (2) Olivia Darling is worth a look in her first try for Delgado. (1) Blustery has some speed from the rail and could last for a share of the purse. (5) American Tap is in good form but faces tough company here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3. Exactas: 2-3 over 1-5 and 1-5 over 2-3. Doubles: 1-2-3-5 with 1-2-3-8.

8th race – (1) Lady Day turned in a dismal U.S. debut but should wake up here. (2) Beechnut Trophy exits a stakes and figures to be a main contender. (8) Starship Nana could be primed for a nice effort here. (3) Sweet Enough has speed and might be dangerous in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.