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) Definite Diva was a good fourth after a layoff and can work out a winning trip. (2) Uncaptured Dove adds Irad and tries turf for the first time. (1) Olympic Artist looms a key contender from the rail. (8) Applause may find a reason to cheer on turf.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.

4th race – (1) Just Take Notes won easily last time and can make it two in a row here. (4) Khozy Colby returns to a level where she should be competitive. (7) Kiki steps up off a maiden win and merits a long look. (2) Marshmallow Queen could be a threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

6th race – (6) Starship Mocha drops into a claimer and adds Lasix. Gets the nod in this field. (3) Tiz Marks Spirit looks like the main rival. (5) Exclusive Dancer might perk up on dirt. (1) El Tekilero is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

8th race – (1) Spaliday is a firster for Brown who seems well-meant. (2) Hidden Presence should be the one to fear. (4) Priscilla’s Cove could move forward in her second start. (10) Bored No More is another firster who may be a promising runner. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-4-10. Doubles: 1-2-4-10 with 1-4-6-8.

9th race – (1) Lightning Tones (A) fell a neck shy last time and should make amends here. (8) Zydeceaux could work out a nice stalking trip from the outside. (4) Concrete Glory looks like the one to collar in the stretch. (6) Morgan Point deserves consideration off the David claim.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-8.