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 – (1) Dubstep does her best running on Tapeta and merits the nod here. (8) For Ever Ours belongs in the exotics in this field. (7) Dream of Change should be effective at this level. (3) Hardspun Woman should pose a stretch threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8. Doubles: 1-3-7-8 with 2-4-8-9.

3rd race – (8) Vanishing Interest (B) was a solid second in his first dirt race and looks best here. (4) Gambling Holiday is an interesting firster from Pletcher. (9) Mooncapture could also make his presence felt in his debut. (2) Don’t Answer can sneak into the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9.

5th race – (6) Fish Mooney closed fast for second last time and can work out a winning trip here. (7) Love Her Lots flopped in a stakes but fits better here. (1) Lamasco has speed and the rail and could be tough to catch. (3) Grandma’s Pudding may perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

7th race – (7) Expressman was second after a big maiden. Can revert to his winning ways here. (6) Tallahatchiebridge should rebound with a return to the main track. (12) Kissalot is working nicely for this start. (5) Loose Goose fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-12.

9th race – (5) Love Unlimited was second on turf last time and should handle the switch to Tapeta. (11) Katz That Girl had some trouble as a beaten favorite but can bounce back with a better showing here. (7) Bella Miura closing strongly for second and will be a force in the final furlong. (10) Cricket West could be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-10-11.