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Keeneland Hotlist - October 9

October 7, 2022

Today’s Keeneland Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Oct. 9, 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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

2nd race – (1) Spoiler is a firster from Asmussen who has put in the kind of works that say he should win at first asking. (4) Notion is worth a look switching from turf to dirt. (7) Hit Show is another firster with excellent credentials. (5) Toast to Coast also seems ready for his first start. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-7.

5th race – (7) Closed Caption looked good in her dirt debut and merits top billing here. (5) Friendlypersuasion exits a stakes and looks like the one to fear. (3) Play the Music should be able to handle the switch from turf to dirt. (8) Aztec Nights could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-8.

7th race – (1) McEnroe debuts for Brisset and seems ready for a big effort. (7) Fashion King has been working in a manner that says he will be a factor here. (3) Cagliostro tired in his debut but may hang on here. (2) Perform could put on a show here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7. Doubles: 1-2-3-7 with 2-9-10-12. Pick 3: 1-2-3-7 with 2-9-10-12 with 1-2-3.

8th race – (9) Gigante was a big winner of a Colonial stakes and deserves top billing here. (2) Panama looked sharp in his U.S. debut and should welcome the added ground. (12) Andthewinneris fits in nicely here. (10) Really Good could rebound in this spot. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-9-10-12. Doubles: 2-9-10-12 with 1-2-3.

9th race – (1) Malathaat returned to top form last time and looks best here. (3) Letruska has seen better days but is still a threat here. (2) Army Wife will benefit from a quick pace. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3.