Gulfstream Park Hotlist - April 4

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Saturday, April 4, 2020

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.

5th race – (9) Moon Eyes (D) dropped from even money to 3-5 then was bumped at the start and trailed. Rallied belatedly for fourth and can make amends here. (1) Little Bella was second last time and might take a step forward here. (10) Grey Manners has a nice turn of speed and could be tough to catch. (4) Domineer is worth a look while returning to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-9-10.

7th race - (7) Im the Captain Now takes a big class drop and should prove best against this group. (2) Crow Moon has not raced since October but could be tough to catch. (1) Dark Ages could be more effective at this level. (5) King Leonardo will welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.

9th race - (3) Peruvian Boy (B) showed some nice late speed against a bias toward speed and might get a better trip here. (6) Silverly Enough might appreciate a cutback to a sprint. (1) Mobeatyabad was a lopsided maiden winner and deserves respect here. (5) Inter Miami should perk up on dirt. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6. Doubles: 1-3-5-6 with 3-4-8-11. Pick 3: 1-3-5-6 with 3-4-8-11 with 3-4-6-7.

10th race – (8) Class and Cash  turned in a good effort in a claiming stakes and will be handful if he can duplicate that effort. (3) First Premio hasn’t raced since October but has plenty of back class. (11) Halladay was fourth in a graded stakes and fits well here. (4) Dr. Shane started slowly and was no factor in a stakes. Might rebound here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-11. Doubles:

11th race – (6) Golden Candy (C) was bet down from 7-2 to 5-2 then tracked in second and settled for third. Gets a second chance here. (3) I’ll Fight Dempsey was a sharp debut winner and should be the one to fear. (7) Masterday didn’t fire in the Fountain of Youth but should be competitive here. (4) Sonneman was an impressive maiden winner last time but hasn’t raced since October. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place.  Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.