Gulfstream Park Hotlist - December 29

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021

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.

2nd race – (2) Wicked Temptations was a wide third last time and gets a positive rider switch. (4) Brett’s World drops off a claim and is worth a look in a small field. (6) Sir Kahn should be effective at this level. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6.

4th race – (5) Megayacht was a solid second last time at Aqueduct and should graduate here. (6) North Carolina has speed and could be tough to catch. (3) Daddy Frank didn’t fire in his U.S. debut but should fare better here. (2) Warn may take a step forward in his second career start. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

7th race – (5) Confidenceinterval is a firster from Chad Brown who looks best in the spot. (3) Only Kidding has a nice turn of speed and should appreciate the shorter distance. (4) High Fair had a troubled trip and could be a threat off the claim. (6) Byrdie Howe is another firster who can make some noise here. Betting strategy:  5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5. Exactas: 3-5 over 4-6 and 4-6 over 3-5.

9th race – (7) Tik Tok Famous settled for third last time but can work out a winning trip here. (5) Tuscan Queen might be more effective at a mile. (8) Cultured adds blinkers here and may perk up. (1) Isadorable Aida should benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8. Doubles: 1-5-7-8 with 1-2-3-9.

10th race – (2) Ambitieuse trains on a synthetic surface and may turn in a big effort on the Tapeta course. (3) Queen Macha was second and third in two tries over the course and should be the main rival. (9) Up in the Air was a distant second last time and cannot be overlooked. (1) Crackle Candy might be set for a strong effort in her debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-9.