Gulfstream Park Hotlist - January 6

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 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.

4th race – (6) Morocco put in a strong late kick at this level  to win his last start. Can make it two in row in this spot. (2) Noble Indy is likely to rebound against this field. (7) The Last Zip returns to turf and will be a main threat here. (5) Fig Jelly has enough speed to be a main contender. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7. Doubles: 2-5-6-7 with 3-5-9-12.

5th race – (12) Hot Babe set the pace last time but settled for second. Should post a maiden win off a slight class drop. (5) Facts Only could be the main rival off the Avila claim. (9) Brody’s Honor drops off the Joseph claim and should be competitive here. (3) Liesel was second in her last two starts and should be a player here. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-9-12.

7th race – (8) Dr. Shane drops for Gargan, who has been winning at a 47 percent clip at the meet, and can add to that figure here. (2) Zap Daddy was claimed off a dull effort and might wake up against this bunch. (1) Pagliacci drops and stretches out. Could get brave from the rail. (3) Just the Facts was bumped at the start and didn’t show his typical speed. Can be a factor here with a smooth trip. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-8. Doubles: 1-2-3-8 with 1-2-3-6.

8th race – (2) Pleasecallmeback dropped from 2-1 to 8-5 and then rallied to finish a good second. Was claimed by Maker, who adds blinkers, and should atone for that loss today. (6) Shootin the Breeze might improve in his first start for Gargan. (3) Alejandro’s Team exits a minor stakes and merits attention. (1) Majestic Ro tired at 1 1/16 miles. Should like the shorter distance. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.

10th race – (2) Kroy was claimed by Gargan at this level in a race where he led to mid-stretch and then lost by a little more than a length. He may not look back today. (6) Farley was checked early and never recovered. Deserves a second chance here. (8) Didn’t Do It might be able to do it while stretching out. (7) Honolulu Express missed by a neck last time and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.