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 – (6) Gypsan seeks a third straight win and seems best in a small field. (4) Argan could be tough to catch here. (5) Temporarilyforever is worth a look in this spot. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6. Doubles: 4-5-6 with 1-3-5.

2nd race – (1) Fast Joker should benefit from a rail trip and handle this field. (3) Aubrey’s Max may appreciate the two-turn distance. (5) Phenomenal Dream figures to be closing fast at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.

4th race – (9) Fancy Lady ships in from California and seems primed for a top effort. (5) Cheddar should benefit from a useful debut. (1) Toast the Star could be the main threat in this field. (6) Cearnach may perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-9.

6th race – (3) Bracelet missed by a nose last time and can make amends here. (8) Lady Ilze had a rough trip and can rebound with a better one here. (4) Somethinabouther missed by a neck last time and cannot be ignored. (1) Saratoga Special may respond to the added distance. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.

8th race - (5) Madaket Road seems ready to start 2026 on a winning note. (2) Antrax looks like the main rival. (3) Tom Cat Tuesday could sneak into the picture. (7) Imagine John is working nicely for his first start since October. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7.