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 – (4) Read On has keen early speed and may hang on at this level. (2) Fighter in the Win should appreciate a return to turf. (6) Lorenz returns from a long layoff but deserves a look. (7) Ribbons and Medals could have a say in the outcome. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.

4^th race – (3) Sadie the Goat seeks a third straight win and will be hard to deny. (7) Goats On a Tree exits a maiden win and could be the main threat. (2) Skinny Cosmo could be tough to catch in this spot. (4) Good Bright Flames should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7. Doubles: 2-3-4-7 with 1-4-10-11.

5th race – (1) Poliglota (B) was hurt by a wide trip last time and should have a better journey from the rail. (10) Old Flag switches to Irad and cannot be ignored. (4) Money in Motion may wake up in a claimer. (11) Rapscallion should be effective at this level. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-10-11.

7th race – (4) One Sharp Cookie was a game second last time and should make amends here. (1) Tour Guide should be a contender off the Joseph claim. (5) Street Earnings should be well-suited by a return to dirt. (6) Iris’s Dream might benefit from a fourth in his debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

9th race – (6) Whenigettoheaven is working sharply and should work out a winning trip here. (8) High Limit Room exits a stakes and should be a top threat. (5) Full Disclosure is in great form and belongs in the exotics. (1) Axthelm will be helped by a rail trip.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.