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Kentucky Downs Hotlist - September 11
September 10, 2022Today’s Kentucky Downs Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Sept. 11, 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 min butes 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.
1st race – (2) Creative Miracle missed by a neck in fast time last time out and should prevail here. (11) Just Say When missed by a neck and looms the main competition. (8) Romancer might be a little more fit for this try than his comeback race after missing a year of action. (10) Not Yet Charlie may respond to the Maker claim. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-10-11.
4th race – (5) Jezebel’s Kitten had some early trouble while finishing third. Can take this with a smooth trip. (3) Lady Frosted gets some class relief here and could be a factor. (4) Champagne Lady will welcome the added distance here. (8) Sugar Fix might have found a sweet spot here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-8. Doubles: 3-4-5-8 with 1-2-11-12.
5th race – (2) American Starlet has a nice turn of speed and may not look back here. (11) Al Qahira could press the top choice and be the main rival. (12) Decree of Love has been away since October but is working nicely for her comeback. (1) Kant Believe It is worth a look in her turf debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-11-12.
8th race – (1) Half a Chance has enough speed from the rail to rate a strong chance of winning. (2) Danse Macabre was a good second in a Saratoga stakes and should be the main threat. (5) Tiki Bar exits a solid maiden win and is worth a look. (8) Alluring Angel will be a factor in the final furlong . Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8. Doubles: 1-2-5-8 with 2-3-4-8.
9th race – (3) Poppy Flower looked good winning a Saratoga stakes and can make it two in a row here. (4) Koala Princess was a troubled third in a graded stakes and should be the one to fear. (2) Sister Lou Ann has enough speed to be a prime threat. (8) Bubble Rock will appreciate a return to turf here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.