Buy TicketsToday’s Gulfstream Park Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Dec. 17, 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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
1st race – (11) Cooler King adds Paco and may be able to break free and escape with a victory here. (5) Listentothemusic was a game second last time and looks like the one to fear. (6) Salt Spray looks like another dangerous firster from Ward. (2) Dr Oseran should also be in the mix here. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-11.
3rd race – (1) Adios Your Honor showed improved speed last time and may hang on here. (8) Sharp N Smart is worth a look off the turnback, class drop and Yung claim. (3) Kekere was caught late last time but could be better spotted here. (7) Red Gun was third in his debut and can improve off that. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.
6th race – (1) Besides Herself flopped last time but can bounce back here from the rail. (7) Viburnum gets Irad and is worth a look. (3) Treasure of War will welcome a return to turf. (8) Good American could be a contender in her U.S. debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8.
8th race – (8) Infinite Series is a firster from Joseph who seems ready for a strong showing. (1) Aaraj is also making his debut and should not be overlooked. (3) Love Spell is another who is making his debut and showing some promise. (6) Point Liam has some experience and could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8. Doubles: 1-3-6-8 with 2-3-9-10. 9th race – (3) Another Mystery is untested at this distance but is accomplished enough at 1 ½ miles to get the nod. (9) Kinenos could be another claim to fame for Maker. (2) Oceans Map could sneak into the picture late. (10) Agitare has a win at this distance but beat a field filled with steeplechasers and faces better here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-9-10.