Keeneland Hotlist - October 15

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Oct. 15, 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 – (5) Backsideofthemoon (B) owns a two-race win streak and can make it three here. (1) Mr. Tip could wake up in a claimer. (7) Second of July should be more competitive in a claimer. (6) Frosted Grace was a game second and will be a contender here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7. Doubles: 1-5-6-7 with 1-8-11-12.

2nd race – (11) Evaluate didn’t fire in his career debut but can rebound here. (1) Read On could be tough to catch from the rail. (12) Spanish Doubloon missed by a nose but has a tough post. (8) Curly Larry and Mo should be part of the pace and could hold on. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-11-12.

5th race – (1) Megacity flopped last time out but can bounce back with a big effort from the rail. (2) Mouillage disappointed in his second U.S. start but seems better than that. (4) In Love will be dangerous on his best try. (8) Winfromwithin can make his presence felt in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8. Doubles: 1-2-4-8 with 4-6-7-8.

6th race – (7) Sunny River (C) dropped from 6-5 to 4-5 and finished second for the third time in four starts. Seems overdue for a maiden win. (8) Forever After All was second in her last three starts and can make it four straight. (4) Inventing usually brings home a check. (6) Sweet Lady Ivanka will be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-8.

9th race – (6) McKulick is in great form and merits top billing here. (7) Paris Peacock is a European shipper who may be the main competition. (2) Gina Romantica has a strong late kick and merits respect. (4) New Year’s Eve will be a main contender with a clean trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.