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 – (5) Victory Lane made a middle move and tired last time. Should hang on here at a lower level. (11) Lookinassah switches to Irad off a claim and is worth a long look. (6) Norfie could find a new level of speed moving to turf. (7) Master Oogway steps up in class but has enough speed to be a force here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-11. Doubles: 5-6-7-11 with 1-4-5-7.

2nd race – (4) Lead Performer stretches out here and should benefit from the softer fractions. (1) Antrim has speed from the rail and could control the pace. (5) Black Ice should benefit from a quick pace. (7) Grand Arrow could turn in a better effort while racing with Lasix. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4. Exactas: 1-4 over 5-7 and 5-7 over 1-4.

4th race – (5) Allen Diggs (B) drops into a claimer after running a game second against MSW company. Should finally graduate the maiden ranks today. (1) Jerry’s Turn has been second nine times and can reach double digits here. (2) Alpha Blue should be a top contender while returning Tapeta and adding blinkers. (7) Awesome Crusader could work out a stalking trip from the outside and be a factor throughout. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5. Exactas: 1-5 over 2-7 and 2-7 over 1-5..

6th race – (5) Alternate Rock won her last and is versatile enough to handle turf. Looks best here. (10) Sure Can was a game maiden winner last time and looks like the one to fear. (3) Arella Star will enjoy the class relief here after running in a stakes. (8) Vai Bella won her last start on turf and should be a main contender. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-8-10.

8th race – (1) Pillbox was second last time and should make amends off the Maker claim and addition of blinkers. (2) Downburst gets Saez back in the saddle and can move forward a bit. (9) Curiously returns from a layoff in a claimer and will be dangerous off his best try. (11) Reaching Stride might perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-9-11.