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) Go On Mo debuts for Ward, who usually has his firsters ready for a big effort. (3) Make Suggestions should be a contender in his first start for Pletcher. (5) Act a Fool may welcome a switch to turf. (2) Side Eye has been working nicely on turf and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7.

3rd race – (6) Shes a Gift (B) was a clear second last time and should reach the winner’s circle today. (2) Machtenhaironfire takes a big class drop and looks like the main rival. (3) Provocativa was third at this level and should be in the picture once again. (5) Sophia’s Storm may not look back in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6. Doubles: 2-3-5-6 with 1-2-4-6.

4th race – (6) Classy Boy drops sharply and should be tough to handle on his best try. (4) Kekere exits a maiden win and fits in nicely with this group. (2) J R’s Pride was last seen in a stakes but fits better here. (1) Bourbon Therapy has raced well enough on turf to be a factor here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

7th race – (2) Arm Candy will appreciate the return to turf and can respond with a winning effort. (1) Miss Marie looms a danger from the rail. (5) Talbeyah should be a stretch threat in this field. (3) Paris Peacock may take a step forward in her second U.S. start. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5. Doubles: 1-2-3-5 with 1-3-6-7.

8th race – (3) Hoax has turned in two good effort on Tapeta and looks best here. (6) Alternate Rock should make a smooth transition to Tapeta. (1) Wilma Mankiller will benefit from a ground-saving rail trip. (7) Clay Soldier has speed and could be tough to reel in. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6. Exactas: 3-6 over 1-7 and 1-7 over 3-6.