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.

2^nd race – (10) Dangerous Driver rallied wide for second and may get a better trip here. (2) Home Jones is worth a close look off the claim. (3) Flat Cap had some trouble last time and deserves a second chance. (8) Guaio could be a contender in this field. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-8-10

4th race – (9) Phobia drops to a level where he should prove best. (6) Daring Reason might respond to a big class drop. (4) Barry the Builder rallied for second last time and should be the main foe. (1) Please Baby will get a boost from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.

6th race – (2) Souper Success drops into a claimer and looks best in this field. (5) Bohemian Boy switches to Irad and commands attention. (7) Outlaw Country should get a nice stalking trip here. (8) Hope in Him has enough speed to be a main threat. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-7-8.

8th race – (4) Crimson Advocate won at Royal Ascot last year and can start 2024 with a win. (2) Tiger Belle merits attention in her first start for Joseph. (3) El Terreno could be difficult to reel in. (11) Pretty Liam seems well meant for turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-4-11.

10th race – (3) Positive Carry (A) fell a neck short last time and makes amends here. (12) On Moonlight Bay may shine on turf. (1) Malibu Katie is an interesting firster from Pletcher. (5) Curlin’s Girl was a good second last time and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-12.