Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 26

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Saturday, March 26, 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.

2nd race – (3) Ask for Bode tired in the stretch and finished third, ending a streak of two straight wins. Can revert to winning form here for new connections. (5) Allegedly Perfect returns to dirt and should be a factor here. (1) No Commission can pay off here while breaking from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5.

4th race – (2) Starlite Walker takes a class drop and looks best in this spot. (6) Reckless Place is another class dropper who merits attention. (1) Mr. Extension might appreciate the shorter distance here. (5) Hey Hombre returns to a claimer and deserves attention. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6. Exactas: 2-6 over 1-5 and 1-5 over 2-6.

6th race – (1) Jazla (C) was bet down 7-5 to even money and then rallied for second. Should make amends for that setback here. (3) Frosted Faith has been second in his last three starts and can complete the exacta once again. (2) Griddles is a firster worthy of attention. (6) Double Play King flopped in the slop and will relish a dry track. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3. Exactas: 1-3 over 2-6 and 2-6 over 1-3. Doubles: 1-2-3-6 with 4-5-6-10. Pick 3: 1-2-3-6 with 4-5-6-10 with 1-3-5-6.

7th race – (6) Mystic Eyes hasn’t raced since a stakes win in November. Seems ready for a successful 2022 debut. (5) American Starlet could be the star of the show in this field. (4) Artos has been absent since racing in June at Royal Ascot and will be a major factor if there’s no rust from the layoff. (10) Cardio Princess has speed and could be a threat despite an outside post. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-11. Doubles: 4-5-6-10 with 1-3-5-6.

8th race – (5) Bourbon Ready returns after a mediocre effort at Tampa Bay Downs. Looks like he’s ready to take a big step forward and post a maiden win. (1) Blinding Light is firster who can make his presence felt here. (6) Acamar also makes his debut and can make his presence felt. (3) R Admiral may enjoy smooth sailing in his initial start. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5. Exactas: 1-5 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 1-5.