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 – (9) Rockstar Red was second last time out and should turn in a strong effort off the Joseph claim. (3) Big Skippy may wake up on dirt. (1) Cuore d’Oro could be a contender in his debut. (5) Unwrapped fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-9.

3rd race – (11) Business as Usual drops into a claimer and looks best in this field. (4) Up On the Edge has speed and may not look back. (10) Liam’s Message should be more competitive in a claimer. (2) Noriskit Nobiscuit should enjoy the longer distance. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-10-11.

5th race – (7) Snow Dance ran in a stakes last time and seems ready for a maiden win. (8) Regulatory Risk was hurt by a wide trip in her debut and should be more competitive here. (12) Thorpedo Anna is worth a look in her debut. (3) Tarifa is another firster who should be considered. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-8-12.

7th race – (1) Vittorio was second in three of his last four starts and is overdue for a win. (5) Angkor had some trouble when third last time and should be the main rival. (7) Nelson Avenue will be a factor if there’s no rust after a layoff since January. (10) Ducale will also be dangerous despite a layoff. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-7-10. Doubles: 1-5-7-10 with 3-6-9

8th race – (9) Heart N Soul (B) rallied belatedly in his first turf start and could take a big step forward here. (11) Weyhill Road was a good second last time but drew a rough post. (6) As One Does ran wide in a comeback effort and may have needed the race. (3) Nation is an interesting first-time starter Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-9-11.