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 – (3) Spirit of Power (A) was bumped early and then rallied wide when finishing second. Works out a winning trip here. (4) Pillbox might improve on turf. (6) Five Prizes should be more competitive in a claimer. (9) Royal Blush gets some class relief here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9.

3rd race – (3) Drinks On Me (C) dropped from 7-2 to 5-2 and posted a sharp win. Can make it two in a row here. (5) Khozzy Valintine returns to Tapeta, where won two starts ago. (4) Mercury Head drops in class and fits well here. (2) Island Magic can be a factor in this group. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5. Exactas: 3-5 over 2-4 and 2-4 over 3-5.

5th race – (7) Angelas Party Girl was hurt by a wide trip after being bumped. Deserves a second chance here. (2) Artifact comes off a solid maiden win and looks like the main rival. (10) Crimson Princess should be closing quickly in the stretch. (1) Psychedelic could be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

7th race – (3) Expect More won by a nose last time but was disqualified. Can make amends here and post a maiden win. (7) Carsown debuts for Joseph and could be a main threat. (2) Tshiebwe was second last time and moves to Pletcher’s barn for this try. (1) Game Change will benefit from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.

9th race – (2) Big and Classy was given a layoff and returns as a gelding. Looks best in this spot. (4) Villegas Swing looks like the one to fear off the Klesaris claim. (5) Lunar Rocket posted a strong maiden win and will be a contender against winners. (3) Naval Officer has some speed and could last for a share here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.