Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 19

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 – (9) Green Jobs didn’t fire in his debut. Deserves a second chance. (5) Hereforagoodtime is working sharply for her turf debut. (6) Amourette may appreciate a switch to turf. (8) Smudge should be a late threat. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-8-9.

3rd race – (1) Freakazoid will get a boost for a rail trip. (6) Gemstone Warrior has enough late speed to be a top contender. (7) Carentan will be helped by a class drop. (2) Fabelman is worth a look off the claim. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

5th race – (6) Monet Never had a useful comeback race and should take a step forward here. (4) Into You looks like the one to catch. (7) Bold Majestic may benefit from a freshening. (8) Four Top should fare well against winners. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.

8th race – (7) Hot Blooded (C) dropped from 9-2 to 7-2 and finished a wide third. Makes amends here. (5) J P Hellish will welcome a return to Tapeta. (4) Space Launch is worth a look off the Breen claim. (6) Nerves of Steel ships in from Woodbine and seems ready for a good effort. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7.

10th race - (1) All Night Revival can work out a winning trip from the rail. (7) Jalila had a solid debut and is the one to fear. (4) Drop the Hammer could perk up on turf. (3) Zenith can make her presence felt late. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
  (7)Hot BloodedC, 1/58 GPFinished a wide third