Keeneland Hotlist - October 19

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 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 – (10) Order of Merit takes a big class drop for Pletcher and deserves top billing here. (7) Get Through could be effective here. (4) Heir to Greatness tries claimers and should be a factor here. (9) One Cool Dude fits in with this group. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7-9-10.

3rd race – (1) Super Wonder Girl (B) staged a nice rally to win her last and can make it two in a row here. (5) Sister Annie looks like the one to catch in this field. (6) Music City Star might wake up on dirt. (7) Dulcimer Dame seeks a third straight win and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.

5th race – (3) Laugh and Play owns three straight wins and looks best in this field. (8) American Starlet should be the one to catch in the stretch. (7) Quaria Comet exits a sharp maiden win and will be a contender against winners. (1) Get Serious should be a main contender from the rail. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-8. Doubles: 1-3-7-8 with 3-5-6-8. Pick 3: 1-3-7-8 with 3-5-6-8 with 1-4-6-7.

6th race – (8) Presider missed by a neck last time and can make amends here. (6) Cyclone Mischief was a half-length behind the top pick last time and should be the main rival once again. (5) Wadsworth seems to be getting better and is worth a look here. (3) Seeking Unity is an interesting firster. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-8. Doubles: 3-5-6-8 over 1-4-6-7.

7th race – (7) Prevalence was given a break after a weak effort in May but has been working sharply for his comeback. (1) South Bend should be a stretch threat in this field. (6) Chattalot could be tough to catch in this field. (4) Doc Amster might have a say in the outcome here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7. Exactas: 1-7 over 4-6 and 4-6 over 1-7.