Keeneland Hotlist - October 8

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Oct. 8, 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 – (5) Stay Fabulous is a firster from Asmussen who looks best in this spot. (12) Humbling put in a bullet work for this and could be the main rival. (10) Fame Street might fare better on dirt. (3) Magical Lute might rebound from a weak second try. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-10-12.

5th race – (12) Osbourne was second or third in his last four starts and is overdue for a victory. (1) Implementation could be tough to catch from the rail. (8) Seal Beach can wake up in this spot. (4) Gulfstream Way has speed and can have a say in the outcome. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-12. Doubles: 1-4-8-12 with 2-4-7-9.

6th race – (4) Golden Pal is a rare talent and looks best in the field as he preps for the Breeders’ Cup. (9) Cadamosto was second in his U.S. debut and can move forward off that try. (2) Bad Beat Brian won nicely last time and should be a contender here. (7) Artemus Citylimits is in great form and may not look back today. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-9.

8th race – (5) Regal Glory was a game second against males in a grade 1 stakes and should prevail in a return to a filly and mare race. (4) In Italian has keen early speed and looks like the one to catch. (2) Princess Grace can work out a nice trip in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5.  Doubles: 2-4-5 with 2-7-8-10.

9th race – (7) Forte looked good winning the Hopeful and seems to have the pedigree to handle the stretchout to two turns. (10) Lost Ark won the Sapling easily and should be a main threat here. (8) Newgate ships in from the West Coast for Baffert and is worth a long look. (2) Loggins was a powerful maiden winner and could be this good. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-10.