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.

2nd race – (5) Dixie Preach rallied for third last time and gets some added distance here. (3) Old Flag steps up off the claim and should garner attention. (4) Fight Til Dawn was bumped and raced wide in his debut and deserves a second chance. (7) Who’s the King drops into a claimer and should be a contender. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.

5th race – (1) Marian Cross rallied belatedly in her debut and will appreciate the extra distance. (2) Hello Hollywood was bumped in her debut and could be closer this time. (5) This Country puts blinkers on and could take a step forward. (6) Curlin’s Girl will welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

7th race – (1) Tramontane was hurt by a wide trip in her debut and should improve with a rail trip. (4) Turf Rocket is worth a look off the Trombetta claim. (8) Flight to Paris could be a factor in her debut on turf. (7) Lovin the Pavels is an interesting first-time starter. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8.

9th race – (3) Just for Luck (B) missed by a neck in a solid effort and gets the nod here. (4) Forwardly should be a top thereat in the stretch. (7) Ordinary could be special in a claimer. (9) St. Joe Louis fits nicely at this class level. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-4-7-9. Doubles: 3-4-7-9 with 3-4-5-6.

10th race – (5) Reina Mar gets some class relief and my wake up. (6) Miss Tarisansol might be better suited by Tapeta. (3) Palace Zip could show some speed in her debut. (4) Madonnina could sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.