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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 5

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.

3rd race – (6) Tepper had some trouble last time when ninth. Takes a big class drop and should fire today. (3) The Sleepychipmunk has some late kick and could be a threat here. (2) Tactical Force switches to turf and is worth a look. (1) Media Sensational should be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.

5th race – (3) Moped Dennis drops in class and looks best in this spot. (7) Gone Nuts takes a big class drop and could be a factor on his best try. (6) Our Noble Ortega fits in with this group. (1) Action Dream will benefit from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7. Exactas: 3-7 over 1-6 and 1-6 over 3-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 2-4-5-7.

6th race – (7) Elysian Field had a rough trip in her return from a layoff and can make amends in this spot. (4) Lady Beth is a firster from Chad Brown who merits respect. (2) Le Beau makes her debut for Clement and might have some talent. (5) Alhaan debuts for Pletcher and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

8th race – (6) Charge It was one of the better 3-year-olds last year and seems poised for a solid return to the races. (7) Vittorio has been absent since April but is training nicely for his comeback. (4) Tartufo might prefer the two-turn distance here. (2) Carmichael could contend here off the Romans claim. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7. Doubles: 2-4-6-7 with 1-2-4-5.

9th race – (4) Solicitation was fourth in her debut after she was bumped. Can handle these with a smooth trip. (5) Nonna’s Tiramisu is firster who can make her presence felt here. (2) Soviet Excess should welcome the stretchout to a mile. (1) La Goulu had a useful debut and can improve off that effort here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.