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 – (11) Starry Night rallied belatedly in her debut and should appreciate the added ground here. (8) Ramsey Pond was second in her debut and should be the main rival. (3) Princess Irene could be a factor in her debut. (5) Taco Cat Backwards is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-8-11.

3rd race – (10) Tom Collins showed unusual speed off the layoff and tired. Could get a better trip here. (2) Paris Surprise looms as the main threat. (9) Rowdy Riot should welcome more ground. (6) Lebombo may like turf. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-9-10. Doubles: 2-6-9-10 with 1-3-5-10.

4th race – (1) Stylish Sue tired in a stakes but could be tough to catch here from the rail with Dettori. (10) Boss Lady Bailey is on the upswing and deserves respect. (5) Pursuit of Liberty exits a stakes and fits well here. (3) Sabalenka could be a factor in the late stages. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-5-10.

8th race – (9) Bling closed fast and missed by a neck last time. Makes amends here. (10) Riley’s Redemption will be tough on her best try. (8) Accomplished Girl can bounce back with a better try here. (2) Unifying will be helped by an inside post. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-9-10.

10th race – (5) Funtastic Again was a game second in a Grade 1 stakes and gets the nod here. (6) Atone appears to be rounding into top form. (4) Irish Aces belongs in the exotics. (3) Siege of Boston should not be overlooked.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.