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) Defended won his last in restricted company and can handle this group. (2) Dove in Charge rallied for second and looks like the main threat. (7) Kikilove should be a factor in this field. (5) Madness may like a switch to dirt. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7. Doubles: 2-5-6-7 with 1-2-4-8.

3rd race – (2) Duration rallied for fourth in his turf debut and should get the job done here. (4) Musta’ed is an interesting firster from Walsh. (1) Mythic Performance will benefit from a rail trip. (8) Beach Gold should be closing late.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.

6th race – (2) Ghanaayem is a firster from Pletcher who appears poised for a solid effort. (3) Magical Day can improve off a mediocre debut. (6) Decadent merits a look while debuting for McPeek. (5) Anacapri is another firster worth a long look. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

8th race – (3) Mohawk River settled for second last time. Can notch a win here. (6) Talbingo is a firster who could be a contender. (9) Ben’s Hero should be included in the exotics. (2) Four Beach Friends may move forward on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.

10th race - (1) King d’Oro has a nice late kick and will benefit from a rail trip and adding Irad. (9) Papa Yo seeks a third straight win and will be the main rival. (2) Downing Street should pose a late threat. (3) Nate the Great can make his presence felt here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.