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 – (2) Quality G has been first or second in his last three races and merits the nod here. (5) Fredo can make his presence felt. (9) Anamnestic should welcome a return to turf. (10) Treasure King has enough speed to be dangerous here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-9-10.

4th race – (9) Party Shaker was second in her last two starts and is overdue for a win. (4) Awe Baby seems cranked up for a successful debut. (7) Sky Devine was a close fourth last time and adds Irad. (1) Quick Recovery could be a main factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-9.

6th race – (7) Ozara was a game second in a New York stakes and deserves top billing. (6) Milliat makes her U.S. debut and seems highly talented. (10) Buttercream Babe can bounce back from a weak try in the Breeders’ Cup. (1) Cairo Street will benefit from a ground saving trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-10.

8th race – (2) Air Invasion was a sharp third in his career debut and will benefit from that experience. (8) Midnight Council should be the main rival. (11) In a Jam will appreciate a return to turf. (5) Carnival Dancer is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-8-11.

11th race – (8) Noted is back on turf where he belongs and should handle this field. (5) Palm Tree ran into slow fractions but worked fast for this try. (2) Liam’s Journey was a good third in his stakes debut and cannot be ignored. (3) Double Your Money looks like the pacesetter in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.