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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - December 16

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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

2nd race – (8) Exchange Day takes a big class drop and should prove best here. (1) Frosted Faith should appreciate a shorter distance. (7) Kingpin won nicely on an all-weather surface last time and should be a factor here. (9) Heals the Soul won his last and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9.

4th race – (2) Enticing Sunset gets back on turf and can respond with a winning effort. (7) Spread the Risk is a firster who can be a factor here. (6) Lady O’Brien seems primed for a big effort in her debut. (3) Lets Go Koko should make a smooth jump to turf. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

6th race – (7) Lucy’s Cookie descends into a claimer and can handle this field. (1) Isayso was second in her last two starts and should be the one to fear. (6) Mo Twilight may wake up in a claimer. (8) No Violence is worth a look off the Joseph claim. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-8.

8th race – (3) Mitole Magic was third in his two starts and seems set to break her maiden here. (7) St. Susan debuts for Clement and should be a main threat. (5) Agra disappointed last time but can bounce back here. (1) Kalispera makes her U.S. debut and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.

11th race – (4) F Five has a nice turn of speed and may not look back here. (5) Six Minus could be a stretch threat at this distance. (10) Shawdyshawdyshawdy will be a factor on his best try. (8) McLovin has a win at this distance but faces a tougher field here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-10.