Keeneland Hotlist - October 22

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Oct. 22, 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 – (1) Out of Alcatraz didn’t fire on turf but is bred for dirt and should rebound here. (7) Led Tasso rallied for third at this level and should be a threat today. (6) O’Connor Sunset is training nicely for his career debut. (11) Qualified may wake up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-11.

5th race – (5) Catskill Humor is a firster for Cox who can win at first asking. (3) She’s Fancy is another firster who should be a factor. (4) Twirled should be a main threat while moving over to the main track. (10) Puffin could turn in an improved effort today. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-5-10. Doubles: 3-4-5-10 with 2-3-4-6.

6th race – (3) Artorius disappointed in the Travers but should bounce back here. (8) Gunite is razor sharp and figures to be the main rival. (4) Pinehurst flopped last time but is training smartly for this start. (2) Provocateur turned in a rare weak try last time and could be more competitive here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.

9th race – (8) Wicked Halo was a Grade 2 winner at Saratoga and seems poised for a fourth straight win. (6) Colorful Mischief has enough speed to be a factor here. (1) Union Lake has speed from the rail and could be tough to catch. (5) Fingal’s Cave cuts back from some sharp two-turn races and looks like a main contender. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8. Doubles: 1-5-6-8 with 5-6-7-12.

10th race – (7) Push Button adds blinkers after finishing a close fifth in his debut and might prove best. (5) Timo was second last time and should be the one to fear. (12) Pancake House has late kick and might  be a stretch threat. (6) Good Soldier cannot be ignored in this spot. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-12.