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 and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1^st race – (5) Favorable Scenario returns to turf and should respond with a winning effort. (6) Discreet Dancer could be closing nicely at the end. (3) Saratoga Flash is worth a look off the Drexler claim. (8) Indecisiveness has enough speed to be a factor.

2^nd race – (4) Bridgesong  moved too soon in his debut. Gets a second chance here. (1) Sorrentino looks like a promising firster. (2) Silent Impact can make his presence felt in his debut. (3) Bold Fact may take a step forward off his debut.

3^rd race - (1) Knotty Knicks rallied for third in a Tampa stakes and will be helped by a ground-saving trip. (2) Immortalised seeks a third straight win. (5) Learntodiscover makes his US debut and merits a look. (3) Blinging It Back may sneak into the picture at the end.

4^th race – (7) Spirit of St. Louis is a Grade 1 winner over the course and gets the nod here. (8) Tomasello had a nice comeback win on Tapeta and can move forward here. (9) Beach Gold has enough late speed to make things interesting. (2) Missed the Cut can be a contender on his best try.

5^th race – (2) Jimmy’s Dailys will welcome a return to a dirt sprint. (10) Thought Control looked impressive in a Tapeta win but has the breeding for dirt. (9) Roar Ready should pose a late threat. (5) Terrapin Station fits in nicely here.

6th race – (3) Private Thoughts switches back to turf and is in sharp form. Seems best here. (7) Talbingo looked good in his first start on turf and will be a main threat. (1) Burhan makes his U.S. debut and merits attention. (4) Pass the Hat will benefit from a fast pace.

7^th race  - The Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) - (2) – Grande was a determined comeback winner and can notch another win in this stakes. (6) Lightning Tones loves this track and gets some class relief after running in the Grade 1 Pegasus. (9) Cadet Corps has a nice late kick. (4) Capital Idea has put in some sharp works for this.

8^th race – The Orchid Stakes (G3) - (5) Speed Shopper seeks a third straight win and gets the nod here. (7) Bellezza is working forwardly for her first start since the Breeders’ Cup. May be the main threat. (1) Ayra Stark has speed and the rail. May not look back. (4) Dona Clota was a good third in her comeback start and seems ready for another solid effort.

9^th race – Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) - (6) She Be Smooth won the Davona Dale here easily and looks best in this field. (5) Prom Queen was a decisive maiden winner and will get tested for class. (2) My Miss Mo was second to the top choice and cannot be ignored. (4) Just Singing should be a factor in the final furlong.

10^th race – (8) Laigina has a nice turn of speed and could be tough to catch here. (5) Tam Tam looked good winning her first start on turf. (7) Back Ring Buzz belongs in the exotics. (9) Secret Hideaway may contend in her US debut.

11^th race – (3) Scotland returns from a layoff with considerable back class. Gets the nod in this spot. (8) Jack Promise chases a third straight win and should be the main rival. (4) Concrete Glory has the potential to be a main contender. (10) Owen Almighty seems ready for a strong comeback effort.

12^th race – (1) Maggie Go can work out a winning trip from the rail with Prat. (4) Hang the Moon seems to be rounding back into top form. (6) Silver Moonlight cannot be ignored in this spot. (10) Candy Quest gets some class relief after racing in graded stakes.

13th race – Pan American Stakes (G3) - (7) Far Bridge is a classy Grade 1 winner who seems poised to start off 2026 with a win. (8) Echo Lane is highly consistent and comes off a second in a Grade 2 stakes here. (9) Dancin in Da’nile ships in from Woodbine with a solid record in graded stakes. (1) Corruption has speed and could be hard to reel in from the rail.

14th race – Florida Derby (G1) - (6) Nearly is unbeaten on this track and has nice timing since a powerful win in the Holy Bull on this track. Gets a slight edge in a competitive field. (4) Commandment keeps getting better and exits a narrow win in the Fountain of Youth. (2) Chief Wallabee was a neck behind Commandment and will make his presence felt. (8) The Puma has a Kentucky Derby spot locked up but will be dangerous here if he can duplicate his Tampa Bay Derby win.