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) Modica showed late seed last time and rallied nicely for second. Gets the win here. (10) My G is an interesting firster from Pletcher who could be the main rival. (11) Dashman was a good third in his turf debut and merits consideration. (5) Thornbury can move forward off a mediocre debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-10-11.

4th race – (6) Cool Tricks was second in her career debut and should graduate today. (8) Zipfire could be a threat in his career debut. (1) Karaya was third in her first start and should benefit. (4) Nobatia drops into a claimer and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-8.

7th race – (8) English Bob won at this level and can make it two in a row off the D’Angelo claim. (2) Boldness looks like the one to fear. (3) Dubby Dubbie may wake up in this spot. (7) Burgee takes a big class drop and could respond with a big try. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.

9th race – (4) Intrepid Daydream seeks a fifth straight win and looks best. (1) Bluefield should be formidable from the rail. (5) Olivia Darling gets Irad and may be primed for a solid effort. (6) Headland has speed and could last for a share of the purse. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

11th race – (5) Anglophile returns to turf and figures to rebound with a big performance. (3) Boppy O has been racing stales and should be the main threat. (6) Torigo looks good in a maiden win and merits some attention. (7) Souper Blessing will be a main factor back on turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7.