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.

3rd race – (9) Never Satisfied (C) dropped from 2-1 to 8-5 and posted a convincing win. Can make it two in a row off the Barboza claim. (7) Gran Andrews closed for second against cheaper but will be dangerous off the Joseph claim. (8) Strasbourg steps up off the Pompay claim and is worth a look. (4) Hey Porter will be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-8-9. Doubles: 4-7-8-9 with 1-2-3-7.

4th race – (1) Fightertown adds blinkers and may respond with an improved performance here. (2) Sgt. Pepper disappointed in his debut but could wake up around two turns. (7) Tshiebwe has enough speed to offset the outside post. (3) Summer Cause just missed at Tampa and will be a main contender here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2. Exactas 1-2 over 3-7 and 3-7 over 1-2.

6th race – (8) Biloxi Blues (A) responded with a strong rally the first time she was stretched out around two turns. Can work out a winning trip here. (7) Just My Own was third in her debut at Tampa Bay and looms as the main rival. (1) Affirmative Lady was third in a stakes and can make her presence felt here. (6) Arrow Bolt was third in her debut and is capable of moving forward here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8. Doubles: 1-6-7-8 with 1-2-7-10.

7th race – (1) Telephone Talker had trouble at the start and then raced wide while finishing third. Can rebound with a win here from the rail. (10) Fly the W has won four of his last five starts and shapes up as the one to fear. (7) Conglomerate missed by a half-length last time and should not be ignored here. (2) Momza was a sharp second last time and fits in well here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

9th race – (10) Diamond Hands has rested since finishing third at Aqueduct and should benefit from the time off. (5) Mona Stella was second in a state-bred stakes and will be dangerous on her best try. (4) Avow should be well-suited by turf. (7) Regal Realm has some speed and could hang on to the end. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-10.