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 – (5) Oscar’s World was a clear second last time and should break his maiden today. (2) Fly Erik Fly may respond positively to a switch to turf and a two-turn distance. (1) Kick a Buck could have an impact in his debut. (4) Ramesses is another interesting firster. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5. Doubles: 1-2-4-5 with 3-4-5.

3rd race – (4) Northshore Drive was a distant second last time but adds Lasix and gets the nod here. (3) Natural Star moves into the state-bred ranks and could be a factor. (5) Brawn will get some class relief after racing in a stakes. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5.

6th race – (1) Cptbobsbtwentynine should perk up and register a win on turf. (3) Pet Mat gets Saez and could rebound with a better effort. (6) Mythic Performance fits in nicely here. (5) Rapture Bay can make his presence felt in this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

8th race – (8) Secret Crush seems ready to win at first asking for Pletcher. (10) Hunt Ball is worth a long look in this spot. (6) Proprietary Trade is a first-time starter from Brown who can’t be ignored. (1) It’s My Life could benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-6-8-10.

11th race – (5) Runnin’ Rocket had a tough trip last time and should make amends here. (10) In a Jam finally broke his maiden last time and will be a main threat here. (3) General Ledger raced well enough in a turf stakes to be a factor here. (8) Wine Collector seems a viable option in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-8-10.