Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 16

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Jan. 16, 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 – (10) Paintbrush (B) was an OK third after a rank, wide trip. He has been getting better and should relish a switch back to dirt and benefit from the addition of Lasix. (1) Only Girl also adds Lasix and should get a ground-saving trip. (6) Vintage Girl drops to a level where she can be successful. (8) We’ve Had Enough may finally be ready to graduate from the maiden ranks. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-8-10.

3rd race – (4) Blue Times graduated in front-running style at Aqueduct and can make it two in a row here. (5) Gabby Squared looks like the one to fear. (6) Control Function has a strong late kick and should be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

5th race – (4) Sayyaaf takes a big drop off the claiming price for Maker and gets a slight nod in a competitive field. (2) Etched in Stone returns to turf and should turn in a better effort. (8) The Predicament switches to Saez and may wake up. (9) Baby Boomer ships over from Tampa and seems well-meant.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9.

9th race – (5) Arturo Toscanini returns to turf and a distance that suits him. Can make sweet music here. (6) Conquer the World looked good posting a maiden win and shapes up as the one to fear. (3) Jarreau cuts back in distance and that may make a difference. (2) Gloucestershire, a British import, should be a factor in his second U.S. start. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6. Doubles: 2-3-5-6 with 2-5-6-8.

10th race – (6) Elusive Uncaptured has a nice turn of speed and drops to a level where she may not be caught. (5) Certain Hearts is working sharply for her debut and is worth a close look. (8) Latte Lover might welcome a switch to Tapeta. (2) Senorita Salsa has late kick and would benefit from a quick pace Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.