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 – (3) Mission Beach is a firster from Baffert whose strong gate works indicate he’s primed for a big effort. (5) Ocala Kid gets Smith for his debut and merits attention. (7) Dagger Ranch is another firster from Baffert who deserve a close look. (6) Stay Hot could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5. Exactas: 3-5 over 6-7 and 6-7 over 3-5.

3rd race – (5) Betty’s Song looks set for a solid effort in her debut. (1) Jensco may welcome a switch to dirt. (2) Anacaro is training nicely for her 2023 debut. (3) Lisa’s Nonno appears to have sharp speed. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5. Exactas: 1-5 over 2-3 and 2-3 over 1-5.

5th race – (6) Maxville (B) got off to a rough start and closed fast to grab fourth. Can make amends here. (4) Johnny Paycheck disappointed last time during a tough trip but can rebound here. (8) Infiniteexperience lacked room last time and may be more of a factor today. (3) Defensor Fortis seems due for better luck here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.

10th race – (2) Fun to Dream could work out a great trip just off stablemate Adare Manor and catch the speedster in the final yards. (3) Adare Manor is very much the one to catch and beat. (4) Kirstenbosch has enough of a late kick to be a factor in a small field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4. Doubles: 2-3-4 with 1-5-7-8.

11th race – (7) Irish Patsy had a troubled trip last time and will appreciate the added distance. (8) Precious Baby should welcome a switch back to turf. (5) De Joria is worth a look off the Hess claim. (1) Norah’s Princess will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.