Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 20

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Feb. 20, 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 – (4) Moon Party showed unusual speed and tired late to finish third. Drops in class and will be hard to beat if she returns to her typical style. (9) Mandorla returns to a claimer and will be a main threat. (3) Zambak is worth a look off the Joseph claim. (5) Barbara has some speed and could be tough to catch at this level. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-9.

3rd race – (4) Coop Tries Harder has been second or third in his last four starts and is overdue for a win. (1) Over the Hills should be closing quickly in the final furlong. (3) Etched in Stone should welcome a return to turf. (8) League of Shadows may wake up on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-8.

6th race – (5) Smokin’ T lacked a strong closing bid in a stakes but fits better here. (6) Main Event looked sharp in his turf debut and shaped up as the one to fear. (3) Mannix does his best running on turf and is worth a look. (8) C My Meister figures to be a stretch threat in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8.

9th race – (5) Wow Run (A) was a solid second last time out and seems poised for a winning effort. (6) Lucago should benefit from the added distance. (2) Cajun Lover has speed and might appreciate a switch to synthetics. (1) Never Satisfied would benefit from a rail trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6. Doubles: 1-2-5-6 with 4-6-7-9.

10th race – (7) Mouffy won nicely in her career debut on Tapeta but has the breeding to handle dirt in this spot. (9) Majestic d’Oro has stakes experience and will benefit from the rider switch to Irad. (4) Strategy Queen tries a stakes and should be a contender in a claimer. (6) Hot Peppers could be tough to reel in against this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-9.