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 – (9) Good Value is a firster from Brown who looks best in this spot. (5) Naa Dudette has late kick and should benefit from some added distance. (3) R Rose’ All Day missed by a nose last time and should be a main factor here. (7) Leipzig may perk up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-9.

4th race – (5) Aunt Nadine was second in her last two starts and seems overdue for a win here. (7) Drinks On Me tired last time but could hang on in this field. (3) Danger returns to Tapeta and cannot be overlooked. (6) Dancing Doll had some trouble last time and should improve off the Noda claim. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7. Doubles: 3-5-6-7 with 1-3-5-7.

5th race – (3) Spy Novel (C) dropped from even money to 3-5 and posted an easy maiden win. Should make it two in a row here. (5) Beachmont Charlie is worth a look in his debut against winners. (7) Canal could find smooth sailing here. (1) Mister Abarrio will be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5. Exactas: 3-5 over 1-7 and 1-7 with 3-5.

7th race – (6) Jazzy T won two of her last three starts and can add one more victory here. (4) Journeytothemoon was second to the top pick last time and should be the main rival once again. (2) Mosler’s Image should be well-suited by a switch to Tapeta. (5) Social Engagement could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6. Exactas: 4-6 over 2-5 and 2-5 over 4-6. Doubles: 2-4-5-6 with 5-6-7-8.

8th race – (8) Rudder’s Men  disappointed in his 3-year-old debut but can bounce back with a better try here. (5) Diamond Cool was third in his first try against winners and can move forward here. (7) Knox exits stakes company and will appreciate the class relief. (6) Bring Theband Home makes his first start since July but could be a threat off his best try. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.