Keeneland Hot List - October 9

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021

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 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

3rd race – (11) Jarreau had some trouble when fourth last time and could work out a winning trip here. (1) Kittansett missed by a neck and should be the main rival. (3) Orchestration exits a powerful maiden win and should be a factor here. (4) Modus Operandi makes his U.S. debut and should be a threat. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-11.

7th race – The Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes - (1) Frank’s Rockette had a troubled trip when third last time. Can lead start to finish from the rail. (6) Bell’s the One usually turns in a strong effort and is the one to fear. (5) Miss Mosaic should be a stretch threat. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6. Doubles: 1-5-6  with 1-3-6-7. Pick 3: 1-5-6 with 1-3-6-7 with 1-6-9-13.

8th race – The First Lady Stakes Presented by UK Healthcare - (6) Regal Glory comes off a sharp win at Saratoga and seems primed for another big effort. (3) Althiqa seeks a third straight win and will be the main rival. (7) Daddy Is a Legend turned in a good effort against males and should be right there at the finish. (1) Abscond has a nice late kick and will be a factor in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 1-6-9-13. Pick 3: 1-3-6-7 with 1-6-9-13 with 3-4-5-7.

9th race – Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity - (9) Great Escape took a big step forward in his second start and continued improvement will make him hard to beat. (13) Classic Causeway won easily and looks best on paper but has an awful post. (6) Rattle N Roll turned in a promising maiden win last night and cannot be ignored. (1) Double Thunder should work out a great trip from the rail. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-9-13. Doubles: 1-6-9-13 with 3-4-5-7.

10th race – The Keeneland Turf Mile - (7) Pixelate (A) won nicely last time out in a Kentucky Downs stakes and seems well-spotted here. (4) Space Traveller was second in a Grade 1 stakes at Woodbine and shapes up as the one to fear. (5) Tell Your Daddy has a nice turn of speed and may not be caught here. (3) In Love seeks a third straight win and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-7.