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.

1^st race – (6) Tiz Erin was second on turf and should make a smooth transition to Tapeta. (3) Super Spin promises to be effective at this level. (5) Mystic Sunrise will appreciate a class drop. (7) Miss Uproar should fare better on turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-7. Doubles: 3-5-6-7 with 1-4-5-6.

2nd race – (1) War Officer figures to appreciate the added distance here. (6) Sgt. Pepper looks like the one to fear. (4) Bee Well should be a threat in the stretch. (5) Typhoon Lagoon fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

5th race – (6) Kuramata (A) missed by a neck last time and can make amends here. (1) Stat has plenty of speed from the rail and will be tough to reel in. (3) Runningwscissors should be part of the early pace and may hang around until the end. (8) Burnin Turf figures to be a factor here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.

8th race – (6) Pretty Liam was a sharp debut winner and can make it two straight victories. (8) Imaboutago won her initial start on turf and should handle Tapeta. (3) Iced Coffee looked good in a debut win and cannot be overlooked. (9) Bubbly Champagne will be worth a look with the addition of blinkers. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-6-8-9. Doubles: 3-6-8-9 with 2-4-5-6.

9th race – (5) Tatanka has enough speed to lead throughout in this field. (4) Space Launch has plenty of late kick and could be the key threat. (2) Eyes On Target belongs in the exotics. (6) Mailman Money should be a top contender off the Breen claim. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.