Gulfstream Park Hotlist - December 26

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Dec. 26, 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 – (5) What’s the Move was claimed by Gargan last time and takes a big drop here. He looks best in this spot. (8) Claddagh’s Run was second in her last four starts and this could make it five. (4) Eighty Seven North also drops in her first start for O’Connell and should be a top threat. (7) Silent Empress will welcome a return to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-8.

3rd race - (6) Perspective was second at this level in his debut for Joseph and should graduate here. (2) King Cairo is worth a close look in his debut. (7) The Great Oz should respond to a drop into a claimer. (1) Mahomes Money will benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-7.

7th race – (7) Greatest Honour has been getting better with each start and seems poised for a victory here. (9) Dynamic One flopped on a wet track in his debut but may perk up here. (1) Another Duke should work out a nice, ground-saving trip from the rail. (5) Bourbon Highway might be better suited on dirt. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-9. Doubles: 1-5-7-9 with 2-5-6-9.

8th race – (5) Sole Volante is a graded stakes winner on dirt but he’s 2-for-2 on turf and should appreciate a return to grass. (6) Colonel Liam was fourth in a rich turf stakes and should be closing quickly at the end. (9) Fancy Liquor should be well-suited by a slightly shorter distance. (2) Don Juan Kitten has an inside post and speed which makes him dangerous. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-9.

10th race – (2) Stunning Sky didn’t fire in a stakes moved to the main track but should thrive here on turf. (12) More Than Usual is coming up to her stakes debut in fine fashion and should be a prime threat. (11) Ask Bailey missed by a nose last time and will be a serious stretch threat. (4) Vigilantes Way rarely runs a bad one and merits attention. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-11-12.