Keeneland Hotlist - April 27

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, April 27, 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 – (5) Federalist Papers (B) ran wide while finishing third on Tapeta. Figures to thrive back on turf. (6) Bella Conchita should be suited by the distance. (3) Good Measure could fit in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6.

4th race – (1) Chardy Party debuts for Ward and may not look back from the rail. (12) Devious could like turf and has a nice turn of speed from the outside post. (11) Doozy Batz is another Ward firster who deserves consideration. (7) Georgetown Road has an interesting turf pedigree. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-11-12 with 2-4-8-9. Doubles: 1-7-11-12 with 2-4-8-9. Pick 3: 1-7-11-12 with 2-4-8-9 with 5-9-10-11.

5th race – (2) Nosilverspoonshere debuts for Cox in a claimer and may prove best. (8) Darene put in a nice gate work for her career debut and can be a contender. (4) Nibbles is worth a look off the Hiles claim. (9) CoCo Puff should turn in a better try in a dirt claimer. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9. Doubles: 2-4-8-9 with 5-9-10-11.

6th race – (9) Floriform was a solid third in a graded turf stakes at Tampa Bay and merits top billing here. (11) Point Me By has been freshened since February and seems ready for a strong effort in this field. (5) Skyro was a game second last time and cannot be ignored here. (10) Monition missed by a neck when second after a four-month break and can be formidable. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-9-10-11.

8th race – (4) Spare Cash was second in her last two starts and should transfer that sharp form from synthetics to turf. (9) Saffron Moon might perk up on turf. (7) Take Joy had useful comeback race and should be in better shape for this try. (5) American Pyramid could be tough to collar in this spot. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-9.