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.

2^nd race – (7) Katiesdreamgirl drops in class and can prevail on her best try. (2) Strategy Queen was third last time and could improve while switching to Irad. (5) La Costa will welcome a return to Tapeta. (8) Scenic View could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-8.

5th race – (1) Tax is making his turf debut but his connections have long believed he can handle grass and he’s worth a long look here. (10) Portfolio Company was a close fourth in a stakes at this distance and looks like the one to fear. (6) Yes This Time should be a threat in the final furlong. (4) Eyes On Target missed by a neck last time and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-10. Doubles: 1-4-6-10 with 1-2-6.

6th race – (1) Turbo exits a stakes win over the course and gets top billing here. (6) X Y Point disappointed at Churchill Downs but can rebound here. (2) Super Chow has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.

8th race – (2) Beuys makes her U.S. debut for Brown and should prove best here. (4) Bemma’s Boy is in great form and looks like the one to fear. (8) Royal Luck didn’t fire in his U.S. debut but can perk up here. (7) Freedom Matters won by a nose last time and should be a main contender. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8.

10th race – (1) Kartano (C) dropped from 13-1 to 9-1 and then rallied four wide for third. Should work out a winning trip from the rail. (4) Six Minus has a nice late kick and should be a factor in the final furlong. (7) Kitten Mischief will appreciate being back on turf. (3) Inflation Adjusted can resume his winning ways. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.