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) Empire Attraction missed by a neck in his local debut and can reach the winner’s circle today. (1) Mo Vanishing could make a big impact in his career debut. (9) Ember returns from a layoff and could be a factor if there’s no rust. (3) Dunkle could perk up back on turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.

4th race – (2) Queen Karima (A) missed by a neck in her debut and should make amends in this field. (6) George’s Vice is an interesting first-time starter. (3) Stolen Future is a firster who could have a bright future. (4) Oolong Hai is speedy and can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6.

6th race – (2) Watch It (B) had some early trouble and then ran well to miss by a neck. Seems nicely spotted for a winning trip here. (4) Breaker of Chains rallied belatedly but could work out a better trip in this field. (6) Bravo Kitten belongs in the exotics while returning to turf. (7) Ambitieuse has the potential to be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7

8th race – (6) Gooch Go Bragh was rank early but should react favorably to a rider switch to Rosario. (7) Doctor Ron had some trouble last time and should post the main threat. (11) Regal Speaker might turn in a better effort on turf. (4) Artemus Bridge should perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-11.

11th race – (3) Utilization Rate debuts for Brown and seems poised for a top effort. (5) Soviet Excess was an improved second last time and should be the main rival. (1) Sun Bee can benefit from a rail trip. (9) Lady Bee seems well-suited for turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.