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 – (8) Gotta Go Gator (A) was bumped at the start and then battled fiercely to finish second by a neck. Makes amends here. (10) Make ‘Em Tap tries Tapeta and should benefit from a class drop. (2) Doc Ballard was a close third last time and can make his presence felt. (1) Keyser will be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-10. Doubles: 1-2-8-10 with 2-5-6-7.

2nd race – (6) Yooou Know was second in both of her starts and should post a maiden win here. (5) Sugar Sin showed speed in her debut and should move forward in this spot. (7) Lady Petal might wake up on dirt. (2) Iron Lotus may shine on dirt while cutting back to a sprint. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

4th race – (4) Mr Tito’s was hurt by a wide trip last time and should get a better trip here. (8) Septemberten was claimed in his last two starts and looks like the main rival. (5) American Power cannot be ignored in his first start for Maker. (6) Wall Street Trader has keen early speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.

7th race – (1) Whatchamacall has plenty of speed and may not look back in posting a third straight win. (2) Kavala should benefit from a fast pace.  (3) Bedtime Story looks like the one who could push the top choice on the front end. (5) Miss Vyvyanne may hang on for a share of the purse. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5. Doubles: 1-2-3-5 with 1-4-7-9.

8th race – (7) Morethanreadyeddie showed promise in his victorious debut and seems to have the breeding to handle turf. (4) Ship the Goods is also worth a close look in his turf debut. (9) Rockin Roller adds Lasix and could be a stretch threat. (1) Syndicated may welcome the cutback to a sprint. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-9.