Keeneland Hotlist - April 22

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Friday, April 22, 2022

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.

2nd race – (9) Pharoah’s Song didn’t fire in her career debut but should fare better today after that experience. (1) Kivalina missed by a nose on Tapeta and figures to like turf. (3) Edye’s Candy will be a main threat if she bounces back to her debut effort. (4) Rosia Bay could be a contender in her debut. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9.

5th race – (5) Salvaje was a solid second last time and deserves top billing here. (8) Only Kidding may appreciate a switch to turf. (9) Cruz Bay could run well after a layoff for Sharp. (10) Sand and Sea exits a decisive maiden win and should be a threat here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-8-9-10. Doubles: 5-8-9-10 with 1-2-3-7.

6th race – (3) Mouffy (C) dropped from 7-2 to 5-2 and missed by a head. Should atone for that narrow loss here. (2) Knowing Glance should be more competitive in a claimer. (1) Storm Kiss has speed from the rail and may not look back. (7) Taleofreadychianti should be tough off the cutback to a sprint. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3. Exactas: 2-3 over 1-7 and 1-7 over 2-3.

9th race – The Grade 3 Baird Doubledogdare Stakes - (1) Malathaat was the champion 3-year-old filly last year and is working sharply for her 2022 debut. Looks like the one to beat. (4) Bonny South should pose a serious threat in the stretch. (5) Crazy Beautiful should be able to make her presence felt in this spot. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.  Doubles: 1-4-5 with 2-3-5-7.

10th race – (3) On the Rise rallied for second last time and seems ready for a maiden win here. (7) Musical Design missed by a nose in her debut and will be the main rival. (2) Devilly will be well-suited by some added ground here. (5) My Lilly Mae should not be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-7.