Keeneland Hotlist - October 16

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Oct. 16, 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) Goodbetterbest missed by a head last time at this level and should emerge victorious today. (4) Lucky Phoenix was third behind the top pick and should be the main rival. (3) Unescorted is worth a look in her debut. (2) Key to Success may perk up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-5.

3rd race – (3) Maasai Warrior (D) was bet down from 3-2 to 6-5 but was no match for MSW rivals. Should prevail against claimers. (6) Mint may welcome a two-turn distance. (7) Ra’s Al Ghul fits better in this spot. (2) Grand Jury was third and second at Indianapolis and will be a contender in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7. Doubles: 2-3-6-7 with 2-3-5.

4th race – (5) Unlimitedpotential turned in a big effort in his debut and should graduate from the maiden ranks. (3) Lupo’s Legacy was a game second last time and promises to be the one to fear. (2) Speed Bias is worth a look in his first start since moving to Cox’s barn. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.

6th race – (7) Ghostly Girl (B) rallied in the final furlong and missed by a neck in her debut. Seems poised to win here. (4) Julia Shining seems ready for a strong effort in her debut. (9) Theroanrunner is another interesting firster. (1) Penny Arcade figures to be a contender from the rail. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-9.

8th race – (1) Hidden Scroll has seen better days but can handle this field. (5) Briefcase Bully should be a main threat in the final furlong. (7) Uber Kirk exits a sharp win and cannot be ignored. (2) Spankster seems to alternate good and bad efforts and he’s due for a good one here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-7.