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 – (6) War Beat drops in class and is working nicely for this start. (5) Speed Control looks like the main rival in this field. (2) Three Wolves steps up off a win and merits a close look. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6. Doubles: 2-5-6 with 1-2-5-8.

3rd race – (1) Excuses may not have any breaking from the rail in this field. (8) Bluff was second last time and should be the one to fear. (2) Venezuelan Hope will be helped by the added distance. (5) Curved is an interesting firster from Joseph. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.

5th race – (5) Rebel With a Clue debuts for Ward and seems  poised for a big effort. (6) My Voodoo Doll will appreciate a return to turf. (1) Be There could be right there at the finish.  (3) Lamcaro was second on Tapeta but also handles turf.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6. Doubles: 1-3-5-6 with 1-2-3-6.

6th race – (6) Ruth is a firster from Pletcher who looks best in this field. (3) Just Got Lucky could rebound with a nice effort here. (1) Into Royalty is another firster who may figure in the outcome. (2) Queen in the Deck may respond to a dirt to turf switch. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.

8^th race - (4) Neblina was bumped at the start and finished fourth. Gets a positive rider switch to Irad. (3) Venezuelan Pride may enjoy the change in surfaces to Tapeta. (10) Trumpetta may wake up in a claimer. (8) In Other Words fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-10.