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 – (3) Girly the Butcher was second in her last two starts and seems overdue for a maiden win. (7) Ramadhaan may respond to a switch back to turf. (6) Spirit of Power should be a threat in the final furlong. (2) Hot Bottom Girl could work out a good trip from this post. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

3rd race – (4) Mo Rissa tired late in her debut on turf. Should respond to a switch to Tapeta and a cutback to a sprint. (7) Novellie could have an impact in her debut for Joseph. (3) Asknotwhatyoucando debuts for Trombetta with Irad aboard. (6) Camilla promises to be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7. Exactas: 4-7 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 4-7. Doubles: 3-4-6-7 with 3-7-8-12.

4th race – (8) Mutaawid (A) broke slowly and then rallied wide while finishing fourth. Figures to work out a winning trip here. (12) Ganado missed by a neck at Tampa but landed a tough post. (7) Equal Protection might relish a switch to turf. (3) Jeby has a nice closing kick and should be a factor late. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-8-12.

6th race – (4) Feline could benefit from a fast pace and notch a victory here. (3) Plaisante showed speed in her two starts and might hang on here. (5) She’s Stormy could respond positively to the addition of blinkers. (1) Queen of Light should be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.

8th race – (1) Judge Judith (C) was bet down from 7-2 to 5-2 then had a troubled trip when third. Can make amends here. (4) Riveting Spirit has won four of her last five starts and is the one to fear. (5) Mia Camilla could be tough to catch in this spot. (3) Tamarindo missed by a half-length last time and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.