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 and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1^st race – (4) Rosie’s Alibi has the kind of breeding that bodes well for her turf debut. (7) Boston Rose makes her US debut and could be the main rival. (10) Typey is working well for her first start since June. (11) Euphima is worth a look in this field.

2^nd race – (5) Victory Avenue is a firster from connections who won the Kentucky Derby last year. (8) Big City was second in his debut and should be the one to fear. (3) My True Colors is another first who looks like a promising runner. (2) Batten Down fits in with this group.

3^rd race - (7) Miss Carol Ann was second in a stakes last time and looks best here. (3) Diamond Hands won her last and will be a main threat. (4) Fast as Flight has some speed and could work out a good trip here. (12) Spansive has back class but landed a tough post.

4^th race – (5) Sand and Sea has won three in a row and can make it four straight here. (4) Messidor might be a threat on Tapeta. (7) Time Passage can be a factor in this field. (8) Jan’s Girl may be a threat on her best try.

5^th race – (6) Masen may not look back in this field. (11) Ice Chocolat missed by a nose in a Woodbine stakes and merits respect here. (10) Slipstream may welcome the added distance. (4) Whisper Not will be a factor on his best try.

6th race – La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) - (1) Romagna Mia won her last two starts by a combined 10 lengths and is a standout here. (9) Highland Grace should be a main threat in the stretch. (4) Alpha Bella is highly consistent and can bring home part of the purse. (3) R Calli Kim shoots for a fifth straight win and will be dangerous here.

7th race –  (6) County Final was third in his last two starts but can advance to the winner’s circle today. (1) Exact Estimate was a game second and will be helped by a rail trip. (5) Ocean Atlantique can rebound back on turf. (2) Ocean Vision gets some class relief here.

8^th race – William L. McKnight Stakes (G3)  - (1) Francesco Clemente  missed by a neck in his graded stales debut and can make amends from the inside post. (9) Grand Sonata rallied wide last time can be a force here. (7) Verstappen will be gaining ground quickly at the end. (3) Stone Age could move forward off a prep race for this.

9^th race – Inside Information Stakes (G2) – (1) Bluefield showed some late life last time and will benefit from a ground-saving trip. (10) Olivia Darling missed by less than a length and will get a boost from more distance. (3) Intrepid Daydream has been no worse than third in her last nine starts. Belongs in the exotics. (8) Gerrymander can be in the picture off her best try.

10^th race – The Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G2)  - (4) Star Fortress took her US debut by 10 lengths and gets the nod in this field. (6) Ruby Nell ships in from California for Mandella and deserves respect. (7) Fluffy Socks cannot be ignored in this spot. (9) Didia disappointed in the Breeders’ Cup but can bounce back here.

11^th race – The Fred Hooper Stakes (G3)  - (1) Hejazi has plenty of speed and can control this stakes from the rail. (8) Accretive can rebound with a big effort here. (3) Steal Sunshine fits in nicely here. (12) Signator may appreciate the one-turn distance.

12^th race – The Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1)  - (3) Integration steps up and gets tested for class but will be hard to beat if he duplicates his last try. (5) Webslinger should be flying in the stretch and is the main threat. (9) Warm Heart is a filly with immense talent who can make her presence felt. (4) I’m Very Busy was second to the top pick and cannot be overlooked.

13^th race – The Pegasus World Cup (G1)  - (8) First Mission turned in a strong performance when second in the Clark. Has worked sharply since then and merits the top pick. (7) National Treasure turned in a razor sharp effort in the BC Dirt Mile and should be a handful in this field. (5) Trademark won the Clark and will be formidable here. (2) O’Connor could be poised for another big run.