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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - April 2

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 4th or worse                                                                                                        
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1st race – (3) Winning Factor steps up after a victory but should be able to handle the tougher competition. (6) Spirit Animal could be a threat off the claim by Drexler. (7) Uncle Armando may perk up on turf. (2) Timmy M. should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7. Doubles: 2-3-6-7 with 1-2-3.

2nd race – (1) No Name Dude draws the rail and should be helped by the shorter distance. (2) Mooncapture was impressive in his Tapeta and will be hard to beat with a similar try. (3) Sea Hunter will welcome a return to Tapeta. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.

4th race – (7) Avant Glory was second in three of her last four starts and is overdue for a win. (6) Advance Cash may respond to a return to dirt. (4) Pudding comes off a razor sharp win and demands attention off the Delgado claim. (2) Rough Entry is in great form and fits in nicely. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7. Exactas: 6-7 over 2-4 and 2-4 over 6-7.

6th race – (4) Any Port (A) missed by a nose last time and should prevail in a similar spot today. (3) Mia Camila was a nose behind the top pick and should be a major factor once again. (2) Una Luna can make her presence felt in this field. (7) Riveting Spirit faded on Tapeta last time but beat the top pick two starts ago in a tight, three-horse photo finish. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

8th race – (4) Coppola had a bumpy trip last time but can handle these with a smooth trip. (2) Shekky Shebaz also had some traffic issues last time and cannot be overlooked. (6) Meetmeinkingston lost all chance at the start and can rebound here. (8) Silent Poet can make some noise in this field. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8.

No.Name          Letter/Last race  Today’s race  Comment     
(4)Any PortA, 3/36 GPMissed by a nose last time