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 – (8) Born Noble debuts for Pletcher and looks best in this spot. (2) Big City is another firster with promising credentials. (6) Bonus Move was a game second in his debut and can make his presence felt here. (5) Starship Mocha was also second in his last start and deserves consideration. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8. Doubles: 2-5-6-8 with 4-5-6-11.

2nd race – (4) Parakeet seems primed to take flight in his debut. (5) Old Flag had a useful debut on Tapeta and should like turf. (6) He’s a Commisioner should revert to top form in a claimer. (11) Go Go Ge could have an impact in his career debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-11.

4th race – (2) Delahaye comes off a win at Aqueduct and looks best here. (5) Marksman Queen makes her U.S. debut and cannot be ignored. (6) Olympic Prank will be tough to handle if there’s no rust from a long layoff. (7) Hola Gata figures to be quite competitive here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

8th race – (1) Saffron Moon should benefit from a rail trip and handle this field. (4) Full Count Felicia will be a main factor off her best try. (10) Messidor will welcome a return to turf. (7) Willakia should be closing quickly at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-7-10.

10th race – (5) Signator is on the upswing and seems set for a strong effort in his stakes debut. (1) Dubyuhnell had a solid prep for this and should be the main rival. (6) O’Connor has been freshened since a Keeneland stakes win and merits serious attention. (9) Gasoline could work out a good trip in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.