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 – (5) Bundchen was good enough to race at Royal Ascot for Ward and should prevail here. (7) Buttercream Babe debuts for Maker and deserves attention. (12) Auraculous should fare better on turf. (1) Saltwater Taffy was second despite stumbling. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-12.

3rd race – (8) Shad Nation had a rough trip last time and can make amends with better racing luck here. (3) Beechnut Trophy fits in nicely here. (6) R Calli Kim won off a layoff and seems set for another big try. (7) Lady Arsinoe will be a stretch threat. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-8. Doubles: 3-6-7-8 with 1-2-7-10.

4th race – (1) Happy Soul was a game third after a brief freshening and should move forward off that try. (7) Linguistic will be dangerous on her best try. (2) Bout Time exits a stakes and is worth a close look. (10) Walkathon has been away for more than a year but is training nicely for her comeback. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

6th race – (8) All About Tonite was steadied after the start in his debut and never fired. Deserves a second chance here. (11) Aspenite has speed and might be tough to catch. (9) Sponge Bath won his debut and cannot be overlooked. (6) Iridescent could thrive on turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-9-11.

9th race – (1) Portfolio Company missed by a neck last time and seems best in this field. (8) English Bee looks like the one to fear. (9) Yes This Time can make his presence felt in the stretch. (7) Strong Quality could control the pace and the race. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9.