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 – (3) Hollywood Ending is a firster from Cox who seems ready for a winning effort. (4) Halmstead was a good second last time and should be the top threat. (2) Shortstop was also second last time and cannot be ignored. (5) Atlantic Dancer could sneak into the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

3rd race – (7) Best of All seems well-bred for turf and gets the nod here. (8) Celtic Charm is a firster who merits respect. (9) Sedately debuts for Ward and cannot be ignored. (11) Moonlight Gambler should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 7-8-9-11.

6th race – (10) Callie’s Grit tired in a stakes and may lead throughout in this spot. (11) Queen’s Garden should be the main threat in the final furlong. (5) Hay Stack was second last time and figures to be in the exotics. (2) Last Call exits graded stakes company and fits well here. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-10-11.

8th race Grade 3 Bank of America Valley View – (9) Surge Capacity was second in a Grade 2 stakes after starting her career with two straight wins. Gets back on the winning track here. (1) Heavenly Sunday has speed and the rail and could be tough to catch. (2) Pride of the Nile should be a factor in the final furlong. (5) Eternal Silence makes her U.S. debut and should be watched. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.

10th race – (3) Floribunda (B) was hurt by a wide trip and can turn in a better effort today. (5) Lady de Barry moves to turf here and should perk up. (9) Lauriston seems on edge for her debut. (11) Cleopatra’s Nile took a step forward on turf and deserves some respect. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-9-11.