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 – (1) Scarpia was a game second in her debut for Ward and looks best here. (7) Wise and Elegant should be suited by this distance and a switch to Seaz. (8) Part the Stars debuts for Ward and commands attention. (2) Oolong Hai could be a factor in her debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

3rd race – (2) Le Boina was third in her last two tries and should emerge victorious at this reduced claiming level. (7) Feisty Sara was a closing second last time and should be the main threat. (4) Clay Soldier won her debut and merits respect here. (3) Living in Paradise also could be a factor off a debut win. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7. Exactas: 2-7 over 3-4 and 3-4 over 2-7.

5th race – (6) King Ramos had a useful comeback race and should appreciate the added distance. (1) Septemberten seeks a third straight win and is the one to fear. (3) Gump is training sharply for his first start since March and should get some attention. (7) Slim Slow Slider was second to Septemberten and should be in the mix once again. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6. Exactas: 1-6 over 3-7 and 3-7 over 1-6. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 2-7-8-11.

6th race – (8) Imonra was a solid second in her October debut and should register a maiden win here. (7) Apropos was also second in her debut and should be a top contender. (11) Etna’s Napper could be a promising firster. (2) Ro Town has looked good in two recent gate drills for her debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-11. 8th race – (5) Souper Blessing had some trouble when fifth in a stakes and should make amends here. (3) Canal might appreciate a switch to Tapeta. (4) Blamethegoodtimes might perk up on Tapeta. (7) Cheerful Charlie has speed and could be tough to catch here.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5. Exactas: 3-5 over 4-7 and 4-7 over 3-5