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.

2nd race – (6) Temerity (B) had some trouble in first start against winners and can make amends here while switching to Irad. (3) Vigil Anna might appreciate the shorter distance. (5) Anotherworldinside might perk up back on Tapeta. (8) Noble Dreamer should be effective at this level. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.

3rd race – (4) Magical Power debuts for Pletcher and seems set for a winning effort. (5) Jonas’ Dream may benefit from softer fractions at this one-turn mile. (1) Neutral is another Pletcher firster that cannot be ignored. (2) Arcangelo can work out a nice trip in this field. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5. Exactas: 4-5 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 4-5

5th race – (11) Calabrian Queen (C) was bet down from 5-2 to 9-5 and showed speed before weakening late and settling for second. Should graduate here. (5) A. P. Lady flopped last time but might perk u on turf. (1) Accomplished Girl should benefit from a rail trip. (2) Astrila had some trouble last time and can bounce back with better showing today. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-11.

7th race – (5) Java Buzz was second in his last two starts and is overdue for a win.(4) Big Daddy Dave should wake up back on turf. (8) Feelthebeat will be a main threat in the stretch. (1) Nico’s Bro was second last time and should work out a good trip from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8.

9th race – (3) Rockstar Red hesitated at the start and finished fifth in his debut. Can make amends here. (2) Clever Thought was third on Tapeta and seems well-suited for turf. (9) Camilo is an interesting first-time starter. (1) Spinzar has a good pedigree for turf. Betting strategy: 3  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.