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 – (5) Silardi turned in a strong effort on the front end last time and may hang on this time. (7) Silent Flash tired after a 5-month break and should benefit from that start. (8) Discreet Tune could perk up at this level. (1) Charles Chrome can work out a good trip from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.

3rd race – (4) Zisisit drops to a level where she should prove best. (6) Built Different was hurt by a wide trip last time and can make amends here. (1) I Believe In Magic should be a main factor in this group. (7) Lamasco had some trouble last time and can be a factor here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6. Exactas: 4-6 over 1-7 and 1-7 over 4-6.

5th race – (8) Spectacular Gal had to rally wide last time out but should get a better trip here. (2) French Franc cannot be ignored off the D’Angelo claim. (11) Boston Princess can make it two wins in a row in this spot. (7) Scenic View had traffic issues last time and merits a second chance. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-11.

7th race – (9) Freedom Matters was claimed by Drexler and seems poised for a second straight win. (4) F Five has been working well on turf and is worth a look. (3) Lord at War has been no worse than third in his last four starts and belongs in the exotics. (5) Fredo comes off a maiden win and will be dangerous off a similar try. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9. Doubles: 3-4-5-9 with 2-3-4-11.

8th race – (2) Pink Party Pants (B) set the pace and settled for second last time. Should hang on here. (10) Wolf Rayet should wake up off the class drop. (4) Pardon Moi could turn in a better showing with blinkers. (3) Breaking Bullet had some traffic issues last time and could be a threat here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-10.