Keeneland Hotlist - April 29

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Friday, April 29, 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.

1st race – (4) American Tattoo was hurt by a wide trip last time but should work out a better one here. (1) Sol Del Sur will be tough to beat if he duplicates his last effort. (3) C Falls should be a threat here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4. Doubles: 1-3-4 with 1-2-8-10.

2nd race – (1) Love Reigns debuts for Ward and seems ready for a big effort. (8) Delight has the right pedigree to be a good runner. (10) Dazzlingdominika is worth a look in this field. (2) Kazillion put in a sharp gate work for this. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-10.

4th race – (6) Summer Anthem missed by a neck in his debut and should make amends here. (4) Flying Fred has been no worse than third in his last three starts and should be the main foe. (3) Close Knit may appreciate a return to turf. (11) Pancake House will be dangerous on his best try. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-11.

6th race – (6) Bloodline was a second in a stakes in his last turf race and deserves top billing here. (4) Credibility will welcome some class relief in this spot. (5) Tommy Bee belongs in the exotics. (3) Bochombo could be tough to catch in this spot. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.

8th race – The Grade 3 Bewitch Stakes - (3) Family Way (A) comes off a win at the distance and can make it two in a row here. (4) War Like Goddess makes her 2022 debut and looks like the one to fear. (1) Core Values should be a stretch threat here. (5) Stand Tall should be a main contender at this distance. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5.