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 – (5) Regimental returns to dirt and should have a class edge. (1) Divining Stone could be a factor despite the layoff. (2) Bon Bueno drops a notch and should be a main threat. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5. Doubles: 1-2-5 with 1-3-6-9.

2nd race – (1) Go Otto Go debuts for Asmussen and put in a bullet gate work. (9) Liberal Arts should be a factor in his debut. (3) Beaudacious Colton rallied for third and may welcome the added distance. (6) Fifth Avenue is another firster who seems to have some talent. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6. Exactas: 1-6 over 2-4 and 2-4 over 1-6.

5th race – (1) Whisper Now (B) had some trouble and rallied for third. Merits a second chance here. (2) Mr. Thunderstruck missed by a nose on a wet track and should be helped by a dry track. (8) Market Analysis is worth a look off the Sharp claim. (3) Easy Time will be a stretch threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8.

7th race – (7) Dawny has never been worse than second in four career starts and deserves top billing. (3) Cancel This makes her 2023 debut and will be a force if there’s no rust from the break. (2) Beauxs Artes could be tough to catch in this spot. (1) Non Violence should work out a good trip from the rail. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7. Exactas: 3-7 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 3-7. Doubles: 1-2-3-7 with 2-7-9-10.

8th race – (9) Creative Minister took a nice step forward and seems to be rounding into form for a big effort. (7) Commandperformance is worth a look in his debut for Sharp. (10) Gilded Age drew a tough post but fits in well here. (2) Cooke Creek should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-9-10.