Keeneland Hotlist - April 8

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Friday, April 8, 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) Dominicana figures to open the Keeneland meet with a familiar sight: Wesley Ward winning a 2-year-old maiden race. This filly should have little trouble defeating the boys. (1) Mo’s Treasure could be a threat from the rail if he breaks cleanly. (7) Insanity It Seems is another firster from Ward who cannot be ignored. (6) Rol Again Dancer has Saez and could be a threat. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-7. Doubles: 1-4-6-7 with 1-3-6-9.

2nd race – (1) Beachfront Bid (A) was third in all three of her starts but was a very promising runner-up last time as she grabbed second despite rallying 5 wide. Can work out a winning trip from the rail. (6) Myriskyaffair was a distant second on Tapeta and should like turf. (3) Curiously might appreciate the added distance. (9) Point Well Taken should be a threat in the final furlong.  Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-9.

4th race – (3) Malibu Marie reeled off three straight wins at Fair Grounds for Cox and can make it four in a row here. (5) A Mo Reay was a sharp maiden winner at Aqueduct and looks like the one to fear. (6) Marr Time missed by a half-length last time and will be in the picture here. (9) Skratch Kat broke her maiden last time and fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-9.

7th race – (2) Money Supply staged an impressive rally to win his debut and should be able to handle these with a similar try. (8) My Prankster was a Grade 3 stakes winner last time and promises to be the most formidable rival. (7) Barossa could be a factor in the final furlong. (3) Old Homestead looks like the one to catch in the stretch.  Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.

9th race – The Grade 1 Central Bank Ashland - (4) Nest won a Tampa stakes by six lengths and looks best in this field. (1) Miss Mattie B could not rally into a moderate pace but can be competitive here from the rail. (2) Interstatedaydream was an impressive winner last time and merits respect today. (3) Awake At Midnyte has never been worse than third and deserves consideration.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-4.