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 – (4) Carsown has speed and could be tough to catch in a return to turf. (7) Joint Resolution looks like the one to fear. (9) Barry the Builder is consistent and belongs in the exotics. (2) Tizaduke may blossom on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9. Doubles: 2-4-7-9 with 1-3-4-5. Pick 3: 2-4-7-9 with 1-3-4-5 with 1-3-5-7.

2nd race – (4) Anajuliaforever was third in this condition last time and may not look back today. (1) Miguel’s Belle will benefit from a ground-saving trip. (5) Heaven in Mind was hurt by a wide trip and deserves a second chance. (3) Just Take Notes is worth a look on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4. Exactas: 1-4 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 1-4. Doubles: 1-3-4-5 over 1-3-5-7.

3rd race – (1) Malibu Springs should appreciate the shorter distance and the rail. (7) Mwari will be better suited by dirt. (3) Game Warden should be closing in the final furlong. (5) Aquarius Moon fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7. Exactas: 1-7 over 3-5 and 3-5 over 1-7.

7th race – (3) Crash the Gate was washed off the turf in his debut. Can make amends here. (9) Fastest may prove to be just that here. (10) Muazarah cannot be overlooked. (11) Silent Heart will be tough if he can overcome the outside post. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-9-10-11.

10th race – (7) Flat Top Box returns to turf and looks best in this field. (6) Cumberland may wake up in a claimer. (8) Caspian Sea can have a nice impact in this field. (4) He’s a Lucky Guy disappointed last time but can bounce back here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.