Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 18

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Friday, March 18, 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 – (5) Nana Fanny returns to Tapeta and should be ready for a winning effort. (1) Stupendous may appreciate the stretchout to two turns. (6) Straight to Go was third in her last three starts and should figure in the exotics once again. (8) Vintage Girl is worthy of consideration in her first start for Sweezy. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

3rd race – (7) Philipsburg (A) was a game second in his debut and should graduate today. (1) Heat’s On Zap is a firster from Weaver who could make his presence felt. (3) True Jedi also makes his debut and should not be ignored. (8) Atras should appreciate a return to turf. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.

5th race – (2) Sadie Bear (C) dropped from 5-2 to 9-5 and was a game second in her debut. Can make amends for that loss here. (8) Gam Gam Joann just might fare better on dirt. (7) Chitienne may benefit from her career debut and turn in a better effort. (1) Parisian Vibe is working smartly for her debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

8th race – (4) Join the Dots was a good third in her first try against winners and deserves top billing here. (3) Miss Mikaela has a nice burst of speed and could be tough to catch in a small field. (5) Viva La Red should be well-suited by a return to dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5. Doubles: 3-4-5 with 3-4-6-8.

9th race – (3) Law of the Land cuts back to a turf sprint and may work out a winning trip here. (8) Wora might wake up in a claimer. (4) Wontoughsunofagun rallied strongly to win his debut and should not be ignored here. (6) Run Lea Run could respond to a freshening. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8.