Keeneland Hotlist - October 14

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Friday, Oct. 14, 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 – (11) Retained drops into a claimer for the first time and should prove best. (4) Sailor’s Chance could wake up on dirt. (6) Warhorse West could blossom for new connections. (1) Full Mag is worth a look in his debut. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-11. Doubles: 1-4-6-11 with 2-5-6-7.

3rd race – (2) Li’l Grazen comes off a big win at Del Mar and was claimed by Diodoro. Seems nicely spotted for a third straight win. (7) Invaluable was claimed by Maker last time and could be the main threat. (6) Frills should be a threat in this field. (5) Aferdita seeks a fourth straight win and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7. Exactas: 2-7 over 5-6 and 5-6 over 2-7.

5th race – (3) Lady Puchi has been competitive in stakes and should be able to handle this field. (8) Isn’t She Lovely turned in a strong comeback effort and figures to be fitter today. (1) Quaria Brava should benefit from a rail trip. (9) Herington Rocket looked good breaking her maiden and can be a main contender here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-8-9.

7th race – (9) Boltoro (A) missed by a nose in her turf debut and should make amends for that loss. (2) Self Confident missed by a neck in her debut and is the one to fear. (6) Watch This Munny was a troubled third last time and cannot be overlooked. (5) Sun Bee was second in both career starts and can make her presence felt. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-9.

9th race – (7) Mira Mission was second in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer and can prevail here if he can duplicate that effort. (2) Red Knight is quite game and should be the main rival. (11) Another Mystery fell a neck short last time and should be a big threat in the final furlong. (10) Balthus will get tested for class here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-10-11.