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 – (7) Flashy Motor should make a smooth transition to Tapeta. (5) Maerdama is worth a look despite a lengthy layoff. (9) Parade Ring also seems capable of moving from turf to Tapeta. (4) Lionza could thrive on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-9.

3rd race – (3) Princess Claudia makes a nice switch to Saez and looks like the top pick. (6) Candy and Wine should be the main threat off a class drop. (5) Magnetic Beach takes a big drop and should be considered. (1) Cicatriz deserves attention from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6. Doubles: 1-3-5-6 with 3-4-6.

4th race – (6) Just Silvia didn’t fire on turf but should wake up on dirt. (3) Early On was second last time and should be a major contender. (4) Ghanaayem was third last time and fits well here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.

7th race – (6) Young and Pretty looks best while moving into a claimer. (5) Anna’s Promise returns to the claiming ranks and figures to be the main threat. (1) Bee a Queen will be helped by the turnback to a sprint. (2) With Kindness has speed and could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

9th race - (1) Goal may score with a rail trip here. (6) Texas Holiday was third in her debut and can take a step forward here. (8) Minty adds Lasix and could flash improvement. (10) Scarlet Sands should be closing nicely at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-10.