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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 19

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 – (6) Blind Eye missed by a neck last time and can make amends here. (4) Luna Warrior has speed and may not look back at this level. (8) Toyi might hang on with softer fractions here. (5) Order of Magnitude looms a late threat. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.

4th race – (8) Ranseur had some trouble last time and deserves a second chance here. (6) St Ignacio was second at this level and can make his presence felt. (4) Wave Action might spring into action on Tapeta. (5) Glenholme does his best racing on Tapeta and will welcome the surface switch. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-8.

6th race – (3) Valiant Avenger (D) was bet down from 7-1 to 9-2 and then got off to an awkward start and rallied mildly for fourth. May take a step forward here while returning to Tapeta. (6) Regal Speaker could wake up while moving over to Tapeta. (4) Digital Software will be a factor in the final furlong with his late speed. (5) My Man Flint has been no worse than third in his last four starts and can be a contender here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6. Doubles: 3-4-5-6 with 1-2-4-5.

7th race – (2) I’m a Sure Thing had some trouble when an improved third last time from post 11. Should turn in an even better effort from an inside post here. (1) Doral missed by a neck in her debut and should be the one to fear. (4) Skyview Drive moves over from Tampa and cannot be overlooked. (5) Way too Early had trouble last time and can make her presence felt here.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

9th race – (5) Kanthari (A) got away to a rough start but still won his debut. Can make it two in a row here. (7) Biz Biz Buzz is in sharp form and will be a force here. (9) Axthelm is worth a look while cutting back to a sprint. (4) Hope in Him has a big turn of speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-9.

No.Name Letter/Last race  Today’s race  Comment     
(3)Valiant Avenger D, 12/166 GPRallied for 4th after a slow start     
(5)Kanthari A, 12/169 GPWon his debut despite trouble