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 – (1) Moneyshot has speed and the rail and should lead throughout. (2) Glenbrook Gerry will welcome a return to dirt. (5) Bricklayer could build off a solid effort here. (6) Liam’s Journey is worth a look off the turf-to-dirt move. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 1-2-7-9. Pick 3: 1-2-5-6 with 1-9 with 1-4-5-7.

2nd race – (1) Ultima Grace fits the profile of a debut winner for Ward. (9) Biv looks like a contender in her first start. (2) Haven’t a Red Cent could bring home a check. (7) Baytown Shinjuku is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-9. Doubles: 1-2-7-9 with 1-4-5-7.

3rd race – (4) Life Advice drops into a claimer and should prove best. (7) Candy Lover should be the main rival off the Sharp claim. (1) Sabrina could wake up for new connections. (5) Monarch can be a factor in this group.  Betting strategy: 4  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

6th race – (7) Secret Crush missed by a nose last time and makes amends here. (4) Reynolds Channel shapes up as the main threat. (1) Unlimitedpotential looms a big threat from the rail. (5) Tapit’s Tale may prefer dirt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

9th race – (6) Mo Lantern was second in her first two starts and graduates today. (7) Riley Jean should work out a good trip here. (1) Bougie Not Basic could be a contender in her career debut. (11) From Scratch is another interesting firster.. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-11.