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.

2nd race – (2) Wecallemfuncoupons (A) lost by a nose in a game effort in his debut and should graduate today. (6) Moneyshot adds blinkers and can improve in this spot. (8) Silent Spectre could be a threat in his debut. (9) Khanate may appreciate a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-9.

4th race – (2)  Winsome Beauty was a wide third last time and should work out a winning trip here. (8) Pendulum rallied for third in her debut and should be the main threat. (12) Carina Nebula could be tough to catch in this field. (10) Fun Loving may perk up here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-10-12.

6th race – (9) Beautifulnavigator has been running in stakes but finds a winning spot here. (3) Up and Down missed by a neck last time and looks like the one to fear. (12) Lemon Bomb has speed and could explode with a big effort. (11) Star Fortress is worth a look in her U.S. debut. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-9-11-12. Doubles: 3-9-11-12 with 2-5-6-8. Pick 3: 3-9-11-12 with 2-5-6-8 with 2-6-8-10.

7th race – (2) Fightertown (C) dropped from 3-1 to 2-1 and scored by a nose while showing speed throughout. Can make it two in a row here. (5) Inexorable should be formidable off the Asmussen claim. (8) Sant’ Antimo is in great form and belongs in the exotics. (6) Madsion Luvs Duke can work out a good trip here.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-6-8. Doubles: 2-5-6-8 with 2-6-8-10.

8th race – (8) Auraculous was an improved second in her turf debut and should get the job done against this field. (10) Spiritual Lady looks like a top contender off a third in her first start on turf. (2) Mishka is worthy of attention in her career debut. (6) Luz Divina has speed and could last for a share of the purse. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-10.