Buy TicketsBy 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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
2nd race – (5) Miss Rockette was an impressive maiden winner for Baffert and should handle these. (3) Wine On Tap can rebound with a sharp try here. (4) Desert Rhapsody exits a solid maiden win. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5. Doubles: 3-4-5 with 2-5-6-7.
3rd race – (6) Jane Kendeigh has never been worse than third and may finally graduate today. (5) Lady Monclaire should appreciate the cutback in distance. (7) Willow Cove could be tough to catch here. (2) Perkins will benefit from an inside post. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.
5th race – (1) Final Boss chases a third straight win and will be hard to beat from the rail. (2) Atitlan should be closing quickly in the final furlong. (6) Stay Hot can heat up in this spot. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.
8th race – (5) Hope Road seems ready for winners after an easy maiden victory. (8) Don’t Bring Crazy missed by a head and should be the main rival. (11) Nokie may benefit from a freshening. (1) Report seems set for a strong 2024 debut. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-11.
10th race – (6) Thirsty in Vegas took a big step forward in her second start and looks best here. (7) Thirsty Mama looked sharp in a nice maiden win. (8) In the Air Tonight won by a nose in her debut and cannot be overlooked. (1) Nostri Vires will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.