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 – (4) Sandpiper Memories raced wide while facing better company last time. Can work out a winning trip here. (2) Una Luna had some trouble last time and is worth a look here. (1) Money Factor has late kick and will be helped by a rail trip. (6) Shes the North could be tough to catch in this field. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.

3rd race – (3) Bernardo’s Legacy had some early trouble and lost all chance last time. Worth a second chance here. (6) Khozeiress was second in her debut and looks like the main rival. (1) Fifty One Fifty disappointed as the favorite. Can rebound here. (2) Adios Papa Chico may be a factor against Florida-breds. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6. Exactas: 3-6 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 3-6.

5th race – (7) Alley Oop Johnny (A) raced wide last time and missed by a nose. Makes amends here. (9) Parkland seeks a third straight win and is the one to fear. (1) Cadet Corps will be helped by a ground-saving trip. (3) Jais’s Solitude won his last and will be a main factor here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-9.

7th race – (4) Get Khozy moves back to Tapeta and seems poised for a big effort. (5) Instinctual could be dangerous off the Joseph claim. (7) Free Smoke didn’t fire in his debut but might perk up here. (2) Mooncapture has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

9th race – (11) Musical Design won her last try on Tapeta and should be well-suited by a return to turf. (9) Fulminate has plenty of early speed and may prove tough to catch. (8) Veloce Bella also has keen speed and could last for a share. (6) Speed Salsa should benefit from a fast pace. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-9-11.