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 – (1) Spead the Risk should relish the added distance here. (7) Fontina was second in her last two tries and can complete the exacta again. (4) Holy Kingdom may be helped by the addition of Lasix. (5) Cajun Anthem can work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

3rd race – (6) J J Monet (C) was bet down from 3-1 to 2-1. Has keen early speed and can lead throughout after two runner-up finishes. (7) Nachita could be a factor in her debut. (5) For the Thrill may hang on for a share of the purse. (2) Mrs. Cash Man may welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

5th race – (3) Insanity It Seems has been away for a while but is working forwardly for his return. (5) Motown Punk adds Irad and looms a main threat. (4) Acquisitive was a promising fourth in his turf debut. (1) Mr. American should be closing nicely in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.

7th race – (3) Encourageachother is training nicely for her debut with Pletcher. (8) Foreseen should be dangerous in the stretch run. (4) Tinta Roja looks like a talented firster. (5) Olivia’s Sparkle might shine on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-4-5-8.

9th race – (4) Donegal Forever hasn’t raced since an impressive debut win in June but is working in solid fashion for his comeback. (7) Smile Mon has speed and can work out a good trip from the outside post. (6) Sara’s Shaman may perk up on dirt. (1) Knox will be a main threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8.