Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 3

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Thursday, March 3, 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 – (8) Act Like Artie (B) broke through the starting gate then led until the final furlong. Can make amends for that loss here. (2) Panotti won her last two and may emerge as the key rival. (1) Katz a Dream was a good second last time and cannot be ignored. (7) Lido Key seeks a third straight win and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8.

3rd race – (3) Kimari didn’t fire in the Breeders’ Cup but can start 2022 on a winning note. (1) Union Maiden should benefit from a rail trip after racing wide last time. (2) Fire On Time may enjoy a switch to turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3. Doubles: 1-2-3 with 2-3-5-6.

4th race – (5) Especiallea makes his debut for Gargan after a claim and can handle this field. (2) Superposition comes off a nice maiden win and will be a factor here. (3) Royal War drops a notch and fits in well here. (6) Skywalking should be a stretch threat here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5. Exactas: 2-5 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 2-5.

7th race – (3) Famous Gent drops off the Joseph claim and should prove best in this field. (7) No Commission steps up after a claim by D’Angelo and looks dangerous in this spot. (10) Bee by the Sea could be a contender at this level. (2) Loyal Louie is in good form and is worth a look here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-10. Doubles: 2-3-7-10 with 1-3-4-7.

8th race – (1) Liam’s Kiss (C) was bet down from 7-2 to 5-2 and posted a solid maiden win. Looks good in her first try against winners. (3) Nostalgic will welcome a return to the main track. (7) Myfavoritedaughter has a nice turn of speed and could be tough to catch. (4) Princessofthenorth should be factor while switching to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3. Exactas: 1-3 over 4-7 and 4-7 over 1-3.