Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 7

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 – (2) Eastern Extension was a good second on Tapeta and should handle turf. (6) Sticky McShnickens looks like the main rival. (7) Lamcaro fits in nicely here. (1) Timebar may enjoy moving to third. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

3rd race – (3) Right Karma rallied for second last time after a layoff and should get the job done here. (2) High Prince may perk up on dirt. (4) One Last Kiss belongs in the exotics. (7) De la Calles can sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

5th race – (1) The Beach Goes On was second on Tapeta and can make a smooth switch to turf. (10) Zo Zucchera will benefit from a fast pace. (11) Bellavinino has enough late speed to be dangerous. (9) La Cantera is worth a look off a maiden win. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-9-10-11.

7th race – (4) Mish has speed and should be tough to catch here. (2) Gatsby returns to a level where he should be effective. (1) Great Navigator cannot be ignored from the rail. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4.

9th race - (4) Just Relax could be better on turf. (5) Lower Broadway was third last time and should be the one to fear. (1) Koctel War may not be caught from the rail. (7) Genuine Gomo may respond to a move to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.