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) Alhaan did not care for Tapeta but has a great pedigree for turf and may wake up in this spot. (7) Run for Cover gets back on turf and should be a main threat at this level. (9) Breton Girl may respond to a big drop in class. (10) Sing Scat was a troubled second last time but has a tough post. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-10.

4th race – (5) Crispy Cat makes his U.S. debut after some good efforts in European group stakes. Seems to have a class edge here. (1) Ship the Goods was third in his first try on turf and can move forward from the rail. (6) Undalay showed speed last time out and may be hard to catch in this field. (3) Takecareofbusiness could get a nice set-up here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5.  Exactas: 1-5 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 1-5.

7th race – (3) Three Witches (A) was a clear second last time and figures to cast a spell on her rivals here. (6) Signal From Noise was second last time and shapes up as the one to fear. (7) Inventing was second as a big favorite and cannot be ignored. (4) Charge Account was hurt by a wide trip and can be more of a factor today. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6. Exactas 3-6 over 4-7 and 4-7 over 3-6. Doubles: 3-4-6-7 with 2-3-6-10. Pick 3: 3-4-6-7 with 2-3-6-10 with 4-5-6-7.

8th race – (2) Dr Zempf makes his U.S. debut for Brown, who has been doing well at this meet with his imports. Deserves top billing here. (6) Slipstream won a graded stakes at 2 but is unraced since June. Should be a factor if there’s no rust. (10) First Empire looks like the pacesetter here and could be hard to reel in. (3) Call Me Harry should improve with blinkers. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-10. Doubles: 2-3-6-10 with 4-5-6-7.

9th race – (7) Red Hurricane (B) was a game second last time at this level and should prevail off the Sano claim. (6) The Sleepychipmunk could be a contender off a nice maiden win. (5) Mateo fits in nicely with this field. (4) Readyseekgo was third behind the top pick and should not be discounted. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place.  Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.