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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 22

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 – (10) Three Girls gets back on turf, where she was second in her last try. Should post a win here. (7) Oolong Hai was third in her debut, a race moved from turf to Tapeta. Might shine on turf today. (12) Fedaline moves over to turf from Tapeta and deserves consideration. (1) Balletic might appreciate a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-10.

3rd race – (7) Just the Sky debuts for Chad Brown and seems primed for a strong effort. (11) I’m a Sure Thing rallied belatedly in his debut at Tampa and can move forward here. (4) Bomba Nera could be factor in her debut. (3) Allamericanbeauty may perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-11.

5th race – (3) Gambling Holiday adds blinkers after a useful debut and seems best here. (6) Roll On Big Joe ships in from California after running second at Los Al and will be dangerous. (4) Instinctual will welcome the class relief in a claimer. (2) Silver N Black should find the going a bit easier in a claimer. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6. Doubles: 2-3-4-6 with 1-4-5-6.

6th race – (4) Hay Stack was only beaten a half-length when third last time out and should be able to break his maiden here. (6) Well Into adds Jose Ortiz and should show improvement in her second start. (1) Solo Album should make a smooth switch from Tapeta to turf. (5) Leipzig has an interesting pedigree for turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

8th race – (1) Meetmeinkingston (B) was a strong second in his first try on turf and seems bound for the winner’s circle here. (2) No Angel will be a top contender off the Caramori claim. (9) Kasim should be closing quickly at the end. (5) Adios Asher has enough early speed to be a major factor in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(1)MeetmeinkingstonB, 12/228 GPWas a good 2nd in his turf debut