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 – (2) Blue Eyed Soul looks like another 2-year-old winner for Ward. (5) Saddle Up returns quickly and may benefit from the experience gained in his debut. (7) Imperial Thunder could be a promising runner. (3) Kore Kinetic is working quickly for his debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7. Doubles: 2-3-5-7 with 3-5-6-9.

2nd race – (6) Eternal Bliss (B) had a useful debut from a tough post and should take a big step forward here. (3) Alibi Ike will welcome a return to turf. (5) Monet Never was a game second last time and belongs in the exotics. (9) McGolden has speed and could take home a share of the purse. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-9.

4th race – (7) Exact Estimate exits a solid win at Gulfstream and looks best here. (4) Juulstone should perk up on turf. (2) Gamer should handle the switch to turf. (3) Reward Night should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

6th race – (9) Bound for Nowhere makes his 2023 debut and seems ready for a big effort. (5) Purple Dream should be closing quickly at the end. (4) Our Shot will appreciate the added distance. (2) Johnny Unleashed could wake up in this spot. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-9.

8th race – (1) Federalist Papers has a strong late kick and will receive a major boost from a ground-saving trip. (3) Bravo Kitten has enough speed to be a factor throughout and cannot be ignored. (7) Broadway Boogie was quite competitive in a graded stakes and cannot be ignored here. (2) Miss Yearwood exits stakes company and gets some class relief here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.