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 – (3) Gentleman Gerry takes a big class drop and should prove best. (7) Dubby Dubbie may respond to a brief freshening. (4) Tap Gold has speed and could last for a share. (1) Thenorthremembers will appreciate being back on Tapeta. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7. Doubles: 1-3-4-7 with 1-3-5-6.

2nd race – (6) Madaket’s Arrow was second in a similar spot last time and gets the nod here. (1) In Awe seems set for a strong effort in her debut. (3) Etna’s Napper might respond to a class drop. (5) Cerchi could perk up with blinkers on. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

4th race – (3) Call Me Spicy is in great form right now and should prove best. (5) Face the Music has speed and looks like the one to fear. (2) Sonicus comes off a nice win and merits respect. (1) My Lady James will be well-suited by Tapeta. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

7th race – (5) Gun Song (A) was a game second last time and should prevail in this spot. (1) Miss Sayely looks like the biggest threat. (2) Purloin cam rebound from a dull try in a stakes. (7) Catherine Wheel is a threat to make it two wins in a row. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

9th race – (6) Robyn and Eli was a narrowly beaten third last time and can make amends here. (7) Crash the Crease could surprise for new connections. (1) One Smokin’ Rita should be a factor from the rail. (2) Imperiously seems to be training nicely for a comeback.  Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.