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 – (6) Tiger Division never fired in his debut but may respond to more distance here. (1) Mean Eileen may prefer turf. (2) Marcinkowski could be a threat in her debut. (3) Stubby should like some added ground. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6

3rd race – (8) Avenue Niel missed by a neck and can make amend here. (7) Mirari looks like the one to catch. (5) Generous Lover seeks a fifth straight victory and will be a top contender. (3) Embrace Me looms a late threat. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-8.

5th race – (1) El Kabong was a fast-closing third last time and could work out a winning trip from the rail. (6) Ocean Atlantique should be the main threat. (10) Yes This Time fits in nicely here. (12) Fuerteventura owns a second over the course and deserves consideration. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-6-10-12.

7th race – (9) Miyako was a good second last time and gets the nod here. (4) Satin Blue was second in her last two starts and can be runner-up once again. (2) Bint Al Dandy could be a factor in her U.S. debut. (1) Ennereilly could be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-9.

9th race – (2) Siege of Boston finished second last time and should handle this field. (10) Atone seems to be returning to top form. (11) Webslinger belongs in the exotics in this field. (1) Goliad has speed and the rail and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-10-11.