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.

2nd race – (8) Cove Blue was a winner in his last start on dirt and looks best here. (7) Picasso takes a class drop and could be a top threat. (4) On a Spree might be a contender in this field. (6) Gormleys Got Game could control the pace in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.

5th race – (4) Mapper (A) missed by a neck in his career debut and should make amends here. (5) Shady Daredevil is working quickly for his debut and seems set for a big effort. (7) Sidekick switches barns to Asmussen and could be a main factor here. (1) Ludwig returns from a lengthy layoff and will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7. Doubles: 1-4-5-7 with 1-2-6-7.

6th race – (1) Chasing the Crown (C) dropped from 8-5 to 6-5 and finished a game second. Gets a victory today. (7) Nicholas Jones should be a threat in the final furlong. (6) Minister for Magic has been working quickly for his first start since August. (2) Maasai Warrior missed by a neck last night and can atone here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7. Exactas: 1-7 over 2-6 and 2-6 over 1-7.

8th race – (1) Nota Bene missed by a neck in her last start and should work out a winning trip from the rail. (3) Quick Munny has plenty of speed and could be tough to catch here. (7) Parents Pride seeks a third straight win and is worth a close look. (6) Awesome Treat should appreciate a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 1-5-6.

9th race – (1) Frank’s Rockette (A) is razor-sharp and should post a third straight win. (5) Pretty Birdie will welcome a fast track. (6) Coppelia has been training quickly for her 2023 debut. Betting strategy: 1  to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-6.