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) Heathcliff steps up slightly after finishing second. Should be able to handle this field. (7) Poliglota drops in company and figures to be closing nicely at the end. (2) Passage might wake up in a claimer. (4) Go Go Ge should like the added distance. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8. Doubles: 2-4-7-8 with 2-3-5-8.

2nd race – (5) Self Confident tired to finish a solid fourth last time and should hang on here off that tightener. (3) Lookinforbargains missed by a neck in a claimer and can contend here. (8) Lady Astoria was a game second will be a main threat here. (2) Risk Threshold is a firster from Brown who merits attention. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.

4th race – (5) My Sunny Valentine has finished no worse than second in her last four races and deserves  top billing. (7) Jokes Up was claimed out of an easy win and can pay a quick dividend for his connections. (3) Flag Woman should work out a good trip here. (1) Canadiansweetheart will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.

6th race – (8) Perilous (A) had a troubled, wide trip when finishing second. Should make amends here. (11) Taprixie has a nice turn of speed and could control the pace. (5) Haley’s Honor could be formidable in this field. (1) Worship is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-8-11.

8th race – (3) Beach Party Bingo has enough speed to lead throughout in this field. (5) Prettykeen should be charging quickly at the end. (6) Palace Flirt will be dangerous if she can duplicate her last try.   Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6.