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 – (6) Sweet Kaufy makes her debut for Ward and looks best in this spot. (8) image of Me is another Ward firster who merits attention. (2) Whatintheliteral seems ready for a nice effort. (4) Baytown Cleopatra put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8.

4^th race – (2) Twirling Good Time has not raced since an impressive debut win in September, but is working sharply for her comeback. (9) Landed looks like the one to catch in this field. (8) Pretty Ana exits a sharp maiden win. (1) Sing a Little Song will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-9.

6^th race – (5) Sidamara (A) was a game second in her debut and should make amends here. (9) Encourageachother didn’t fire on a wet track in her debut. Deserves a second chance. (2) Claire’s Jet is worth a look in her debut. (3) Sicilian Princess could rebound on a dry track. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-5-9.

8th race – The Middleground Capital Beaumont Stakes (G2) - (1) Denim and Pearls comes off a pair of seconds in stakes company and should like the distance. (3) Tipsy Tammy had a rough trip last time and can rebound here. (2) Harbor Springs comes off a strong maiden win. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3. Doubles: 1-2-3 with 1-2-5-8.

9th race – (2) Tituba has enough speed to lead throughout in this spot. (5) Sake should be a factor in the final furlong. (1) King’s Secret should be closing quickly in the final furlong. (8) Cadencia could be tough off the stretchout. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8.