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.

2nd race – (12) Hibernacle didn’t draw a good post, but his works indicate she’s another dangerous Ward firster who deserves top billing. (2) Unheard put in a bullet work for this and should be the main rival. (11) Hollywoodboulevard also seems primed for a big effort. (4) Next Dot seems to have some potential and can be a factor here. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-11-12. Doubles: 2-4-11-12 with 3-4-5-6.

3rd race – (4) The Princess Says was an improved second last time and will be hard to handle here. (3) Amaretti was second in her debut back in June and will be dangerous if she can duplicate that effort. (5) Kid’s Last Laugh comes off a good second and could get the last laugh. (6) Blame the Toll may benefit from a turnback in distance. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.

5th race – (3) Jarreau has been idle since September when he finished second in successive races. Has been working sharply for his return and should wind up on the winning end of the ledger. (8) Dripping Gold looks like the one to fear most. (12) Policy Option should be a threat in the final furlong. (11) Explosive could respond to a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-11-12.

7th race – (11) Flirting Bridge has not raced since missing by a neck in the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor in October but has a class edge over these. (2) Sweet Serenade was hurt by a poor start last time and can rebound here. (8) Sister Lou Ann has a nice turn of speed and could be tough to catch. (9) Blissful won her last and will be a major threat here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-9-11. Doubles: 2-8-9-11 with 1-2-7-10.

8th race – (1) Caramel Chip (A) was a game winner in fast time at Gulfstream. Should prevail over this bunch. (10) High Heater ships in from California and should be the main foe. (7) Two Worlds has early speed and may control the early pace. (2) Gormleys Got Game could wake up off the claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

No.		Letter/Last race	Today’s race	Comment
(1)	Caramel Chip	A, 3/23	8 Kee	Won in fast time