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.

3rd race – (5) Major King was second at this level and should collect a win today. (3) Exult takes a big class drop and may be a factor. (4) Slim Man drops a notch and could be a contender. (2) Tepeu is another class dropper who may wake up. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5. Doubles: 2-3-4-5 with 1-5-6-9.

4^th race – (5) Overly Dramatic debuts for Pletcher and looks best here. (6) Qualificata was second last time and should be the main threat. (1) Leslie’s Humor could be a threat in his debut. (9) Very Practical may benefit from her debut. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.

6th race – (3) Bedazzle ‘Em was an improved second and should post her maiden win. (6) Querendona has speed and may hang around until the end. (9) Artemis Sound is a firster from Pletcher who can have an impact here. (2) Do Gooder could be a threat in her debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-9.

8th race – (4) Sals Dream Girl won her last start and now debuts for Russell off the claim. (3) Love Her Lots could perk up on turf. (6) Le Boiana comes off a win and is worth a look. (8) Strong Odor gets back on turf and could move forward. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.

10th race – (6) Silent and Violent will welcome a return to the turf course. (10) Papalote could be tough to catch in this spot. (3) Swiss Slang may have better luck in a claimer. (1) Immortal Lion will benefit from an inside trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-10.