Gulfstream Park Hotlist - December 30

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 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.

2nd race – (1) Flaming Hot posted a nice, front-running victory against limited winners. Can lead from start to finish from the rail. (6) Money Come overcame a bump at the start to finish second. Looks like the main rival. (7) Mr. Edgar could wake up in this spot. (5) Siesta Moon was bumped at the start of his last try and can be a threat here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.

5th race – (7) All Good (D) was bet down from 8-5 to 6-5 but was squeezed at the start and forced to rally five wide. Gets a second chance here. (2) Reliability is worth a look off the Eppler claim. (4) King Ottokar should perk up in a claimer. (3) Palace Kitten could be effective at this level.  Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7. Exactas: 2-7 over 3-4 and 3-4 over 2-7.

7th race – (4) Pharoah’s Gold looks best while dropping into a claimer. (7) Special Inclusion fits in nicely with this bunch. (3) Serenade a Kitten is worth a look off a sharp maiden win. (2) Exogen might enjoy the switch to turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.

9th race – (7) Walkoff seeks a third straight win and is properly placed for it. (8) Avant Garde also won his last two starts and seems ready for another big effort. (2) Create Again looks like the one they will have to catch on the front end. (3) Incubator should also be part of  lively pace. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8. Doubles: 2-3-7-8 with 2-4-6-8.

10th race – (4) Stuck on Kitten had an adventurous trip while finishing second in her debut. Breaks her maiden here. (6) Wolfbane should not be overlooked in her career debut. (8) A Thing of Beauty is another firster who could have an impact on the outcome. (2) Cash Refund should benefit from his debut and take a step forward here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-8.