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 – (8) Watchtower is a firster from Brown who seems ready for a big effort in her debut. (2) Fun Loving was fourth after she dwelt at the start and looms the main threat. (11) Enigmatic is another firster with nice potential. (4) Pharoah’s Wine was a good second in her turf debut and fits here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-11.

3rd race – (2) Arrest Me Red missed by a head last time in a good effort and should make amends here. (7) Mischievous Rogue seeks a fourth straight win and should be the main rival. (1) County Final exits stakes company and cannot be ignored. (6) Bakers Bay will be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

7th race – (1) Cigarette Boat was third after stumbling at the start and can take a step forward here. (9) Spanish Doubloon had trouble last time and should be a main factor here. (3) Beer Run seems better than his effort last time. (4) Elegant Trip should perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9. Doubles: 1-3-4-9 with 5-6-9-10.

8th race – (9) Wadsworth seeks a third straight stakes win and looks best in this field. (10) Major Dude should work out a good trip from the outside. (6) Talk of the Nation could be tough to catch in this field. (5) Escape Artist can bounce back here after a tough trip last time. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-9-10.

10th race – (10) Annapolis was a game second in a grade 1 stakes at Saratoga and gets top billing here. (2) Atone seems overdue for a better effort. (5) Smokin’ T is in great form and belongs in the exotics. (6) Ancient Rome is a European who could be a top contender in this field. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-10.