Keeneland FULLCARD Toyota Bluegrass Stakes Day Hotlist July 11

Today’s Keeneland Hot List full-card selections

Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Day
Saturday, July 11, 2020

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (6) Cooper King didn’t fire on a sloppy track but should revert to top form on a dry surface. (10) Wolfhand gets Saez for his debut and is worth a look. (8) Looking At Liberty was second in both career starts and belongs in the exotics. (7)  Mau Mau may perk up going from turf to dirt.

2nd race - (6) Swill is working sharply for his debut and can win at first asking for Cox. (11) Fire At Will has been showing nice speed in morning drills and should be a main threat. (3) Shell Shocker seems ready for a good effort. (8) Little Alex looks like the one to catch.

3rd race – (1) Tipsy Gal cuts back from a route to a sprint and should appreciate the switch in distances. (4) Remanded failed to fire in her first try against winners but may perk up in this field. (9) Crown Jewel should be a major player in this field. (10) Nayibeth should be suited by a slightly shorter distance.  

4th race – The Appalachian Stakes Presented by the Japan Racing Association Grade 2 - (4) Alms (D) was bet down from 2-1 to 8-5 then was hurt by breaking from post 12 while racing wide. Should work out a better journey here. (2) Enola Gay figures to appreciate the two-turn distance and will be a threat here. (1) Mariafoot merits attention in her U.S. debut.

5th race – The Madison Stakes Grade 1 - (5) Guarana was quite impressive in her 3-year-old debut and Chad Brown’s Grade 1 winner looks best here. (6) Unique Factor should be suited by the added ground in this spot. (7) Mia Mischief tired last time as a favorite but can bounce back to top form here. (9) Amy’s Challenge usually takes home a piece of the purse and cannot be overlooked.

6th race – The Shakertown Stakes Grade 2 - (8) Bound for Nowhere makes infrequent visits to the races but usually turns in a strong effort. He lost by a neck in this stakes last year and can make amends here. (9) Texas Wedge returns relatively quickly from a good effort in a Grade 1 stakes at Belmont Park and may be the main threat. (13) Leinstar is highly consistent and should have a say in the outcome. (1) Extravagant Kid will benefit from a rail trip against this field.

7th race – The Central Bank Ashland Stakes Grade 1 - (3) Bonny South keeps getting better for trainer Brad Cox and her works since her last start indicate she’s razor sharp for this. (6) Speech has been second to some quality fillies and seems to be the one to fear. (2) Venetian Harbor has plenty of speed and will be tough to reel in.

8th race – The Coolmore Jenny Wiley Stakes Grade 1 - (4) Rushing Fall loves it here at Keeneland and seems to be back in top form. She deserves top billing here. (2) Juliet Foxtrot disappointed in her 2020 debut but can take a step forward this time around. (8) Toinette ships in from the West Coast after a sharp comeback try and owns a victory over the top choice. (3) La Signare had some trouble when third last time out and will be formidable with a clean trip.

9th race – The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Grade 2 - (3) Art Collector has been quite impressive in his two starts at 3 and seems ready for a successful debut in a graded stakes company. (7) Swiss Skydiver has been dominant against fillies and seems quite capable of being a major factor here against the guys. (8) Basin was second in a division of the Arkansas Derby and will be dangerous on his best try. (1) Shivaree has a nice turn of early speed and should work out a beneficial, ground-saving trip from the rail.

10th race – (3) Romantic Pursuit (B) turned in a solid effort in her first try for Walsh, missing by a head. Can handle these on her best effort. (6) Kuora should be a force in her U.S. debut. (10) Speedy Solution should thrive on the switch from synthetics to turf. (5) Joy of Treasure is training forwardly for her first try as a 5-year-old.