Gulfstream Park Hotlist - May 3

Today’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Sunday, May 3, 2020

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 – (3) Etana takes a considerable class drop for Joseph and should prove best here. (8) Crystalina had a bumpy, wide trip last time and can rebound here. (4) Nenita lacked a late kick when third and could land in the money again. (9) Signing Bonus might rebound here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9.

3rd race – (7) Budget Buster staged a late rally for second and can get the job done here. (6) Fantastry tries claimers for the first time and deserves a look. (3) Sir Chubby was third the last two times and can be in the picture again. (1) Joe Benjamin missed by a neck and should be a threat despite stepping up in class. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.          

6th race – (2) Tournesol (B) lost all chance last time when she clipped heels and was carried wide at the top of the stretch. Merits a second chance here. (8) La Cara Bonita is worth a look off the claim and stretchout. (1) Go Gator Girl Go might shine on turf. (5) Days of Spring exits a sharp win and fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8. Doubles: 1-2-5-8 with 2-3-6-8.

7th race – (8) Sport’n Forty returns from a lengthy layoff and could be ready for a solid effort here. (6) Guazza  showed nice improvement in her second start and may be the one to fear. (2) Token was a clear second to a runaway winner and cannot be ignored. (3) Estilo Talentoso was second in her last two tries and will be a main threat here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.

12th race – (1) American Ninja lacked a late kick last time but is reunited with Zayas who was aboard for his last win and might coax a victory out of him. (10) Bourbon in May will be a major force at this level. (5) Keep Quiet can make a lot of noise with his best effort. (6) Donji may not look back here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-6-10.