Gulfstream Park Hotlist - December 24

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Thursday, Dec. 24, 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.

1st race – (3) Souper Energizer tries claimers after some competitive efforts against MSW rivals. Seems best here. (8) Gunman may have too much firepower for this bunch. (2) Call Curt seems ready for his first start since May. (7) Elusive Jester is no laughing matter as he heads into his career debut. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.

2nd race – (3) Ima Daredevil seeks a third straight win and looks best in this field. (7) Baccarat Fashion was second in her last two tries and may complete the exacta once again. (2) Midtown Rose will be a threat off a big class drop. (4) Worth Avenue can sneak into the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

4th race – (6) Sky Chaser has been no worse than third in her last seven starts and gets the nod on consistency at this level. (3) Thissmytime won decisively in the slop but has run well on a dry track and should be the one to fear. (1) Movie Moxy seeks a third straight win and merits consideration. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6.

6th race – (6) Infatuating was third in her last two starts and should thrive against claimers. (1) Stepping Forward tired against MSW company and will be tough to catch in a claimer. (11) Pisces has put in some nice works for her debut. (5) Naval Wave adds blinkers and should be competitive with claimers. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-11.

10th race – (9) Miss Miami (B) was a solid second against a similar bunch and should work out a winning trip here. (1) Dealer’s Girl has speed and the rail and will be a main threat. (10) Sweetly Maid should be a late presence in the stretch. (8) Awsum Roar beat the top pick and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-10.