Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 17

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Jan. 17, 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.

1st race – (10) Bahamian Rhapsody took a step forward while dropping a notch in claiming price. Seems capable of working out a winning trip here. (8) Eclipticals Carol should be a contender in her career debut. (9) Sister Is Devil promises to be a threat in the final furlong. (6) La Dame will appreciate the cutback to five furlongs. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-9-10.

3rd race - (3) High Tide exits the MSW ranks and looks best here in a claimer. (2) Gunman was third at this level and should be the main rival in his debut for Joseph. (6) Templet was an even fourth last time and deserves a look here. (1) Colliery should be a threat from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.

6th race – (1) Uncaptured Heart returns to a claimer and figures to be tough to catch from the rail.  (4) Snackster was third in her debut and should advance off that start. (7) Montana Pretty showed little in her debut at Monmouth but has been working nicely for today’s test. (8) Ms V Time tired in MSW company but can be effective here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-8. Doubles: 1-4-7-8 with 3-4-7-11.

7th race – (7) Time for Trouble (B) has been living up to his name but can turn in a big effort with a smooth trip. (4) Big Man Bob will appreciate a return to turf after a dismal dirt try. (11) Traffic Pattern exits a win at Aqueduct and cannot be ignored. (3) Juan Pablo should be a factor in the final furlong.  Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-11.

9th race – (8) Zanno has been absent since April but is working nicely for his comeback and should be tough to handle. (1) R Man Joe drops a slight notch and may contend from the rail. (3) Tale of Kantharos is worth a look against these. (6) Balistico could be part of the superfecta in this field. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.