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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 12

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 – (7) Kartano staged a nice rally to win his last start and can make it two in a row here. (4) Wicked Genius takes a big class drop and adds Irad. Looks like the top rival. (8) El Socio won his last but faces tougher company here. (1) Dubby Dubbie is worth a look off the Breen claim. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8.

3rd race – (7) A La Carte (A) was second in his debut and it was a long way back to the third horse. Should graduate today. (4) Last Shift could be a factor in his debut. (3) Lupo’s Legacy gets Irad and is worth a long look. (6) Mr. Peeks has sharp early speed and may hang around until the end.  Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7. Exactas: 4-7 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 4-7.

5th race – (3) Fearless Soldier was fourth on Tapeta in his debut and should make a smooth transition to turf. (1) My Spirit flopped in his debut on dirt and may fare better on turf. (10) Gipsy Chief has a strong late kick and will be a factor in the final furlong. (6) Harry Hood is a firster from Brown who deserves attention. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-10.

7th race – (1) Uncle B has speed from the rail and could be tough to catch. (2) Forest Survivor gets Saez and might turn in a better effort. (6) Charmed won his last try on Tapeta and fits in nicely here. (5) Souper Success should be part of the early pace and may hang around to the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 3-4-8-10.

8th race – (3) Erna was a game fourth in a stakes and should appreciate the class relief here. (8) Tituba has an interesting pedigree for turf. (4) Tall Girl settled for second at Tampa and cannot be overlooked here. (10) Silver Stripes won her debut and seems ready to take on winners. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-10.

No.Name          Letter/Last race  Today’s race  Comment     
(7)A La Carte A, 2/33 GPWas a solid second in his debut