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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 29

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 – (2) Bobby’s Candy was a game second last time and should benefit from the added distance. (1) Super Gremlin disappointed last time but put in a sharp work for this and adds Irad. Should perk up here. (7) Capt Complicated is worth a look in this field. (8) Sha Tin adds blinkers and might be effective at this level. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-7-8. Doubles: 1-2-7-8 with 1-2-3-7.

3rd race – (2) Spirit of Power broke her maiden last time and looks best in this field. (7) Zen could be tough to catch. (1) True Blue Pearl will benefit from a rail trip. (3) Chess Not Checkers should be a stretch threat here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7. Exactas: 2-7 over 1-3 and 1-3 over 2-7.

5th race – (6) Khozeiress (C) dropped from 6-5 to 4-5 and was a decisive maiden winner. Can handle this field. (4) Roll On Big Joe should control the pace and will be hard to reel in. (5) Rockin Roller could work out a good trip here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6.

7th race – (6) The Mrs has never been worse than third and looks best here. (1) Charlies Wish exits stakes company and will appreciate the class relief. (3) Buc N Beauty looks like the one to catch. (7) Dream Concert ships in from Tampa after a debut win and cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6. Exactas: 1-6 over 3-7 and 3-7 over 1-6.  Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 4-5-8-9.

8th race – (8) Spectacular Gal adds blinkers off a claim and should prove best in this field. (5) Laniakea Storm was second in her last two starts and can make it three in a row. (9) Lexinator could be helped by the shorter distance. (4) Linny Kate was hurt by a bumpy start and can rebound here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-8-9.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(6)KhozeiressC, 3/95 GPWon impressively last time