Kentucky Downs Hotlist - September 8

Today’s Kentucky Downs Hot List races to watch
Thursday, Sept. 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.

1st race – (6) Laugh and Play won by a nose but was disqualified. Should make amends here. (1) Solid Tune won nicely at Indianapolis and is worth a look. (5) Tea Olive has some speed and could be tough to catch. (10) Sonicus should also be part of the early pace and could hold on for a share. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-10.

3rd race – (6) Panama started his career in Europe and may like the conditions at Kentucky Downs. (8) Stud Lovin was an impressive debut winner but is untested on turf. (7) Smoke Lightening was a good second in a stakes and should not be ignored. (2) Bal a Kazoo could be a factor late. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8. Doubles: 2-6-7-8 with 2-5-6-10.

4th race – (10) Kbyca Later looked good winning his turf debut Saratoga and rates an edge here. (5) Wico should be a threat in the stretch. (6) Frosted Departure has a More Than Ready pedigree and could shine on turf. (2) Roman Giant might perk up back on turf. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-10.

9th race – (4) Fadethenoise had some trouble last time and could rebound with a big effort in this stakes. (2) Sharp Aza Tack looks like the one they will have to reel in during the stretch run. (1) Bourbon Therapy debuts with Maker and merits some attention. (8) Half a Chance has enough speed to have a fighting chance here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-8.

10th race – (10) High Stick missed by less than a length in her two career starts and should graduate here. (8) Dream Fly was second in her last two starts and looks like the one to fear. (12) Personal Best was a good second last time and should be a main threat here. (2) Missoni should be a factor from the rail. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-8-10-12