Keeneland Hotlist - October 14

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020

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 – (4) Free (C) dropped from 4-1 to 3-1 then was bumped at the start and rallied for second. Moves up off a claim and may have found a winning spot. (5) Lady McKenzie returns to a claimer and should be a threat here. (1) Panterita switches back to the main track and may have some late kick. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5.

4th race - (5) Glamour Girl (C) was bet down from 5-2 to 9-5 and then made a three-wide winning move. Should be a major factor in her debut against winners. (3) Eres Tu jumpstarts her career after a lengthy layoff and should not be discounted. (6) Market Rumor just missed in a Laurel stakes and gets some class relief here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6. Doubles: 3-5-6 with 1-4-5-6. Pick 3: 3-5-6 with 1-4-5-6 with 1-2-3-6.

5th race – (1) Princesa Blanca had to rally eight wide last time and should appreciate a rail trip here. (4) Santa Guapa is a firster from Cox who merits attention. (5) Take Charge Ro perked up in her turf debut and is worth a look in this spot. (6) Rearrange should respond well to the stretchout. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6. Doubles: 1-4-5-6 with 1-2-3-6.

6th race – (1) Dovima had a rough start then rallied for third in her dirt debut. She should make amends for that loss here. (6) Innovate returns from an 11-month layoff but can be a factor off her best try. (3) Movie Moxy was second in her last two tries and belongs in the exotics. (2) Motown Girl should fare much better with some added ground. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-6.

8th race – (10) No Nay Now takes a huge class drop and should prove best here. (6) Champers should also be effective at this level. (8) Continental Clash will also appreciate the weaker competition at this level. (7) Oak Room can take a step forward at this level. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-8-10.