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.

2ndrace – (9) What Say Thee drops into a claimer and should work out a winning trip.  (1) Palace View gets Irad and returns to turf. (4) Frisson looked good in a debut win. (2) St. Joe Louis fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.

4th race – (2) Mannix was no worse than third in his last four tries and picks up Saez. Looks best here. (1) Arak seeks a second straight win and drew a ground-saving post. (4) Peja Du should thrive with more distance. (8) Mister Moore could be tough to catch in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.

6th race – (5) Paradise Lane may not look back at this distance. (1) Classic Ballad could contend off the Walder claim. (2) Charm of the Song should be a factor in the late going. (6) Flower Mound may hang on for a share.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 1-4-7-8. Pick 3: 1-2-5-6 with 1-4-7-8 with 1-8-10-12.

7th race – (1) Sand And Sea (B) seeks a third straight win and looks best here. (7) Lady Arsinoe should pose the main threat. (8) Libretto figures to feel at home on Tapeta. (4) In a Spin has the kind of late kick that makes her a factor. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-7-8. Doubles: 1-4-7-8 with 1-8-10-12.

8th race – (12) Accomplished Girl has a big turn of speed from the outside and may not be caught. (10) Twilight Gleaming figures to be part of a lively pace. (8) Stone Silent belongs in the exotics. (1) Lady Milagro will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-10-12.