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 – (10) Lyte Crude (B) had a troubled trip but still lost by less than two lengths. Adds blinkers here and should be primed for a good showing. (2) Gustavor was steadied early when finishing third. Should be a big threat here. (7) Soupersilverdollar can be a factor on his best try. (11) Super Computing is worth a look on turf. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-10-11. Doubles: 2-7-10-11 with 2-4-5-6.

2nd race – (4) Joe Di Baggio looks best in a weak field and can pay a quick dividend after a claim. (6) Pride and Passion might perk up on dirt. (2) Commanding General has speed and could be tough to catch. (5) Frolic Man fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.

4th race – (5) Dr Oseran (B) chases a third straight win and will be hard to deny. (4) Crispy Cat was second in his U.S. debut and is the one to fear. (7) Marley Luck could contend off the Dobles claim. (6) Gordian Knot won on Tapeta and may relish turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5. Exactas: 4-5 over 6-7 and 6-7 over 4-5.

8th race – (6) Arina seems ready to give Chad Brown another win with a European import. (9) Keyflower is working sharply for her 2023 debut and merits respect. (1) Miss Delicious exits stakes company and fits well here. (3) Beechnut Trophy should be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-9.

10th race – (5) Sassy Nature went gate-to-wire in her turf debut and can serve up an encore here. (8) Flor de Sombra won a stakes on Tapeta and cannot be ignored here. (1) Vai Bella should be a force in the final furlong. (6) Just a Care looked good in a maiden win and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.