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 – (6) Hey River takes a big class drop and should lead throughout here. (2) Fifty One Fifty could perk up at this level with a switch to Jose Ortiz. (5) Maclin was second in his last two tries and cannot be ignored. (1) Kohaku might be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 2-3-5-8

2nd race – (2) Carsown (C) dropped from 8-5 to 6-5 and won easily. Can make it two in a row here. (3) Golden Skull was second in his last two starts and can make it a hat trick. (5) Solomons Gold steps up off a claim and merits a look. (8) Acamar could contend back on the main track. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.

4th race – (1) Backwoods Boogie seems overdue for a win after a pair of seconds. (5) Gliding Afleet missed by a neck and looks like the one to fear. (7) Swan Lake could find smooth sailing on Tapeta. (2) Burning Man may pose a late threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

6th race – (2) Unit Economics (A) had a troubled debut and still lost by less than two lengths. Makes amends here. (7) Swordofhonor closed fast in his debut and will welcome added ground. (5) Malibu Springs could factor in the exotics. (1) Sentenza might factor in his debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

8th race – (3) Aperol Spritz had a rough trip when third and should land in the winner’s circle today. (5) For the Thrill could emerge as the main rival. (8) Cabernet returns from a long layoff but could contend if there’s no rust. (1) My Sweetheart Dani will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8.