Gulfstream Park Hotlist - April 1

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Friday, April 1, 2022

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

1st race – (8) Sonic Kitten was second after a class drop and should be primed for a winning effort. (1) Poetic Code was no worse than third in his last four starts and looms the main rival. (4) Stolen Money was an improved third last time and will be a top contender here. (3) Koosman may hang on at this reduced level. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.

4th race – (4) Malraux (C) dropped from 8-5 to 6-5 and posted a second straight win. Looks best in this field. (1) Star Weaver looms the main rival off the D’ Angelo claim. (5) Red Mule might wake up at this level. (8) Earth won his last and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8.

6th race – (5) Serenade a Kitten returns to a claimer and should prove best here. (2) Passion Plus seems capable of perking up on turf. (4) Madeira Wine has a nice turn of speed and could be tough to catch. (6) Alpha Babe is worth a look off the Delgado claim. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.

8th race – (4) The Virginian dueled for the lead before weakening late and winding up third. Should be tougher to catch here. (3) Shekky Shebaz was second ahead of the top pick last time and should be the main rival. (6) Jack and Noah has plenty of speed and will be formidable if there’s no rust from the layoff. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6. Doubles: 3-4-6 with 1-3-4-7.

9th race – (1) Yamato has been first or second in four of his last five starts and that consistency should lead to a victory here. (3) Conglomerate won his last three starts and looks like the one to fear. (7) Outshine can be a bright spot in this field. (4) Kitten’s Spa gets Irad for this trip and should be a major factor. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-7.