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) True Martini (C) was bet down from 2-1 to 3-2 and finished second once again. Deserves a win here. (4) Aperol Spritz might appreciate the cutback in distance. (5) Breath of Heaven could wake up here. (7) Uncaptured Skeet may respond to a surface change. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7. Doubles: 1-4-5-7 with 2-4-5-7.

2nd race – (4) Rolling On has speed and may not look back in this spot. (5) Royal Quality should make a smooth switch back to Tapeta. (2) Heals the Soul was second last time and cannot be overlooked here. (7) Dangerous Ride could be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

4th race – (6) Unlimitedpotential has not raced in more than a year but Pletcher usually does well with layoff types. (7) Yorkshiremen is working nicely for his belated debut. (3) Main Line Cipher is worth a look off the Joseph claim. (1) Pourquoi Pas is another firster who seems nteresting. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

7th race – (6) Special Affair was third in her last two starts and is overdue for a win. (3) Pardy Pleaser was bumped at the start and merits a second chance. (7) Heaven in Mind drops in class and could contend. (1) Alexandra’s Song will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

9th race – (3) Crimson Princess had some trouble last time and can take a step forward in her first start for Maker. (1) Okay Fine might appreciate getting back on turf. (7) Starship Legend could be a contender despite the layoff. (8) Confer should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.