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.

1^st race – (6) Good Like Magic was second for a higher claiming tag last time and should handle this field. (4) Supremely should prefer this distance. (5) Stingy could be a factor here. (8) Arthur won his last and should get some attention. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8. Doubles: 4-5-6-8 with 3-4-6-7.

2^nd race – (6) Morally adds blinkers after having some traffic issues, Could prove best here. (4) Deeply Hidden returns to Kentucky and seems ready for a strong effort. (7) Il Marchesse should be more effective in a claimer. (3) Greatdayforhockey could wake up in this group. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.

4th race – (1) Up On the Edge returns to a sprint and should be tough to handle. (2) Krickle looks like the main rival. (3) Pat’schromecompass is training smartly for her first race since May. (4) The Big Calhouna is worth a look off the Sweezey claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-3-4. Doubles: 1-2-3-4 with 3-4-11-12.

5th race – (4) Royal Slipper has been away since December but should be formidable in this turf sprint. (11) Sweet Gal of Mine won her lone race on an all-weather surface and merits some interest here. (12) Beets could be a factor on her best try. (3) Arch Street may find a home on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-11-12.

8^th race – (10) Rocket Night (B) had a rough trip when second. Makes amends here. (11) Whiskey Or Wine moves to turf after some good efforts on all-weather tracks. (12) Active Duty should be closing quickly at the end. (2) Indy Charge will welcome a drop into a claimer. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-10-11-12.