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 – (2) Mezcalifornia gets back on dirt and can produce a winning effort. (1) Good Temper may thrive at this distance. (10) Fearless Lady seems to be bred for two turns. (6) Spun Up looms a threat in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-10.

3rd race – (1) Tough Street looked sharp in a Saratoga win and can make it two in a row. (2) Shidabhuti gets some class relief here. (3) Speedy Traveler will be battling to the end. Betting strategy: 1  to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.

5th race – (5) Ember should be hard to handle in a claimer. (2) Right Tone may perk up in a claimer. (3) Cool Rags should be more competitive on dirt. (11) Proven Hope is worth a look off the D’Angelo claim.. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-11.

7th race – (2) Anywho ships in from California after running in graded stakes and gets the nod here. (4) Upper Case was  a good second and looks like the one to fear. (7) Mystic Pleasure is in great form and cannot be ignored. (3) Pistol exits an impressive win last time. Betting strategy: 2  to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7. Doubles: 2-3-4-7 with 1-3-5-9.

8^th race – The Franklin (G2) - (1) Star of Mystery should shine in this spot. (3) Roses for Debra should be  a threat in the final furlong. (5) Future Is Now has won three of her last four starts and will be a major factor. (9) Elm Drive can turn in a better effort this time. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.