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 – (7) Shezz Koldazice was claimed off a win and can win at fist asking for Asmussen. (3) Good Penny could shine in this field. (1) Waters of Merom should be watched off the Amoss claim. (2) Music Amore could be tough to catch in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7. Exactas: 3-7 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 3-7.

2nd race – (1) Bali Dreamin (C) dropped from 3-1 to 2-1 and was claimed by Wong. Merits top billing. (8) Ball Gown was second last time and should be the main threat. (7) Coexist was claimed out of a winning effort and merits attention. (5) Magna Massa will be helped by the shorter distance. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8. Doubles: 1-5-7-8 with 1-2-3-8.

5th race – (5) Happy Soul had a useful 2023 debut and should move forward in this spot. (2) Love and Money won her last and figures to be the one to fear. (3) Sharp Hero should welcome the cutback in distance. (6) Nota Bene will be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

7th race – (8) Corsini put in an improved effort last time and could take another step forward here. (6) Forever After All has been second five times and can complete the exacta once again. (1) Domina might improve with Lasix. (5) Toffee was a game second in a claimer and cannot be discounted here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

10th race – (10) Sparkle Blue should be well-suited by the distance. (5) Miss Yearwood won at this distance and should be the key contender. (4) Sinfiltre looks like the one to reel in. (7) Lovely Princess won her last and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-10.