Keeneland Hotlist - October 26

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 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 – (3) Lily’s Creed was second last time and should get the victory here. (10) Connelmaura flopped in MSW company but could rebound in a claimer. (7) Bonanza Grade showed speed last time and might hang on against this field. (4) Moon Magic Chrissy should be a big threat against claimers. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-10. Doubles: 3-4-7-10 with 2-3-5-6.

3rd race – (2) Argumental has not raced since March but is working smartly for her comeback. (3) Colonel Grace is a firster who should get some attention. (5) Awesome Ally Vee was a game second last time and merits attention. (6) Storm Haven was an even fourth in her debut and should not be overlooked. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

5th race – (3) Policy Option (D) dropped from 9-2 to 7-2 and rallied belatedly for fourth. Can work out the right trip in this spot. (2) Running Bee flopped in a graded stakes but fits better here. (1) Warbird could perk up back on turf. (10) Mount Rundle should be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-10.

7th race – (7) Al’s Rocket has a nice late kick and should prove best in the final furlong. (3) Forwardly could take a step in that direction today. (11) Jarreau was second in his last two starts but landed a tough post. (6) Verstappen comes off a good second and should be in the picture once again. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-11. Doubles: 3-6-7-11 over 1-3-10-11.

8th race – (11) Apollo Rising rallied for third in his debut and can work out a winning trip here. (3) Master Game could turn in a better effort, moving over to the main track. (10) Point of an Affair could make some noise in his debut. (1) Norgay is worth a good look from the rail. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-10-11.