Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 11

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

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 – (1) Regal Holiday comes off a pair of seconds at Tampa and looks best here. (5) Green Dot Brah could be a contender in his career debut. (9) U U Star looks like a key threat in this field. (4) Sloe Gin Biz will welcome a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-9.

3rd race – (6) Magical Marriage has a nice turn of speed and may not look back here. (7) Starlite Walker may take a step forward on turf. (2) American Tryst should appreciate a return to turf. (1) Bunker Hill could turn in a strong effort while moving to the Toner barn. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7. Exactas: 6-7 over 1-2 and 1-2 over 6-7.

5th race – (3) Hatari rallied for third at Tampa and should work out a winning trip here. (5) Bravo Zulu looks like the one to catch in the stretch. (11) Cindy’s Song comes off a maiden win and may be formidable while adding Lasix. (10) Mandy Green won her debut and will be dangerous against winners. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-10-11.

7th race – (5) Trevess (B) battled gamely on the front end last time and lost by a little less than a length. (8) Designed by Kitten should be the main threat off the Sweezey claim. Figures to hang on in this spot. (3) Lawn Dart should make his presence felt in this field. (1) Shall Return has experience on synthetics and merits attention. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-8.

9th race – (1) Eagle Chief (C) was bet down from 8-5 to 6-5 and rallied for second. Works out a winning trip from the rail. (6) Sonic Speed might perk up on turf. (5) American Great should be a stretch threat here. (4) El Pecado fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.