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 – (4) Wannabeeloved was third last time and drops to a winning level here. (12) War Commander was second at this level and will be a key contender. (5) Salto Angel adds Lasix and blinkers and may perk up. (1) Winegold moves up after a third on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-12.

3rd race – (3) Dixie Preach (C) dropped from 9-2 to 7-2 and missed by a neck. Makes amends here. (5) Get Ready to Rock faces winners after a nice maiden win. (8) Magic Slips deserves a look off a class drop. (1) Lou the Body will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8.

5th race – (5) Makia drops after a maiden win and looks best here. (2) Refugiada was third at this level and should be the main threat. (4) Bet Stormy will welcome a return to Tapeta. (9) She’s So Sexy has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-9.

7th race – (2) Runnin’ Rocket gets back on turf and should respond with a big effort. (4) Mattingly exits stakes company and will be a main threat. (5) Xy Speed fits nicely here. (1) Sosua Summer will be dangerous from the rail. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5. Doubles: 1-2-4-5 with 1-2-5.

8th race - (1) War Signal seeks a third straight win and should handle this field. (5) Hello Hello Hello should pose a late threat. (2) Special Aviator won her debut on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.