Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 19

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 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 – (2) Peter D (C) dropped from 4-5 to 1-2 and won a third straight race. Can extend that winning streak here. (4) Sun Viking had a wide trip last time and should fare better here. (5) California Frolic seeks a third straight win and cannot be overlooked. (8) Doctor Nash might like a synthetic surface. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-8. Doubles: 2-4-5-8 with 2-4-6-7.

2nd race – (7) Warn drops into a claimer and may prove best in this spot. (6) Crown of Honor should be effective at this level. (4) El Pecado has been no worse than third in his last four starts and belongs in the exotics. (2) Ascending Moon has speed and could be tough to catch here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7. Exactas: 6-7 over 2-4 and 2-4 over 6-7.

5th race – (10) Lady Puchi turned in a good effort in a stakes and deserves top billing in a stakes. (4) Pharoah’s Song is a firster from Chad who merits attention here. (8) Ultima Copa is another firster with nice credentials. (9) Lemon Red adds to the list of interesting first-time starters in this group. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-8-9-10.

7th race – (2) Flying Black has won her last two starts and can make it three in a row here. (6) Midnight Bella could be a factor in the final furlong. (4) Current Situation won nicely last time and should be a main contender. (3) Lookinlikeaqueen could be a factor off a claim. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-6. Doubles: 2-3-4-6 with 3-4-5-7.

8th race – (7) Lucci turned in a good effort at Royal Ascot then headed to the sidelines. Is working nicely for his return. (4) Barone Cesco disappointed last time but can wake up here. (5) Classicstateofmind broke his maiden impressively and cannot be ignored. (3) Mogalu has a nice turn of speed and may last for a major share of the purse. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7. Exactas: 4-7 over 3-5 and 3-5 over 4-7.