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 – (2) Speed Control drops in class and should be able to handle this group. (11) Sweet Travels may bounce back with a strong effort on turf. (1) Immortal Lion looms a threat from the rail. (10) Homer Jones has the credentials to be a factor here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-10-11.

4th race – (11) Forceful is a firster from Pletcher who is training sharply for his debut. (12) Bonus Move looks like the main rival. (10) Endless Reign is another firster who could be a live runner. (8) Irish Heartbeat could be a factor in his initial start. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 8-10-11-12.

6th race – (8) Party On Girl had some traffic issues last time and can make amends. (9) Euphima has speed and may not look back.  (1) Elysian Field will be closing swiftly at the end. (11) Love Her Lots may respond to a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-11. Doubles: 1-8-9-11  with 2-3-4-5.

7th race – (3) Bedazzle ‘Em (C) dropped from 6-5 to 4-5 and rallied strongly to grab second. Posts a victory here. (2) Vincey Girl should appreciate the added distance. (4) Ash Wednesday is an intriguing firster from Pletcher. (5) Neat Trick should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

11th race – (11) Grayosh was third in her debut and can advance to the winner’s circle today. (3) Mizoula didn’t fire on Tapeta but turf may be a different story.  (2) Braid is worth a look in her debut. (6) Jessamine Hill should enjoy a trip over the grass course. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-11.