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) Breezer debuts for D’Angelo with Irad aboard and looks best here. (5) Hechicero returns from a layoff at a reduced level. (2) Builder Jak was third last time and could be a factor here. (7) Ahorsewithnoname may hang around for a share.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7. Doubles: 1-2-5-7 with 1-3-5-8. Pick 3: 1-2-5-7 with 1-3-5-8 with 1-3-6.

2nd race – (8) Bourbon Boss has a nice turn of speed and could work out a winning trip from the outside post. (5) Refuel is a firster from Pletcher who merits attention. (1) Test Factor should be a main contender from the rail. (3) Mellifluos may wake up on turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8. Doubles: 1-3-5-8 with 1-3-6.

3rd race – (3) Red Sun Dress was a sharp winner last time and can make it two in a row here. (6) Ashima merits a close look off the D’Angelo claim. (1) Wow Lucky will appreciate a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6.

6th race – (6) King Faliero won easily at Tampa and looks best here. (3) Whateverwilbewilbe will welcome a dry track. (1) Ekati King comes off a nice maiden win. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-6.

8th race – (2) Admissible (B) had a rough trip when third and can rebound with a win here. (3) Wise and Elegant figures to be the main threat. (1) Queen Karima has speed and will be helped by the rail. (6) Bustin Bullet will be aided by a shorter distance.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.