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 – (10) Marceau closed sharply in his turf debut and gets top billing here. (11) Homer Jones seems bred to go long and score here. (2) Falfurrias may perk up on turf. (1) Will of a Warrior debuts for Brown and should be a factor. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-10-11.

3rd race – (1) Riding Pretty exits a Grade 2 stakes and has a class edge here. (3) Flakes will appreciate a return to dirt. (6) Rosie’s Halo will be a threat on her best try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6.

6th race – (5) King James deserves a long look while moving over to Tapeta. (6) Famous Gent should move forward on Tapeta. (8) Competitive Saint seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored. (1) Amor Lejano fits in nicely and will be helped by a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

8th race – (6) Heathcliff makes his first start since moving to Joseph’s barn and merits close attention. (1) Pure Class was second in all three starts and can complete the exacta. (3) Valued Cajun rallied for second in his debut and cannot be overlooked. (5) Smokin Jack Flash was a promising third last time and will be a main contender. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

10th race – (2) Twilight Gleaming was a competitive fourth in a Grade 2 stakes last time and is the one to beat. (7) Opening Buzz can be a factor on his best try. (9) Leave No Trace will be tougher at this distance. (4) Hit the Woah can work out a good trip in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9.