Kentucky Downs Hotlist September 9

Today’s Kentucky Downs Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

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 – (9) Fun Paddy ships in from the southwest after some competitive efforts on turf and finds a field she should be able to handle. (8) Four K’s was hurt by a wide trip and could be a factor here. (11) Bonita Springs has early speed and might be hard to catch. (5) Appealing Way might be a threat after a lengthy layoff. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-8-9-11. Doubles: 5-8-9-11 with 2-3-9-11

2nd race - (11) Infinite has the kind of speed where he can control the pace from start to finish. (2) Sniper Kitten has inside position and should be the one to fear. (3) Chasin Charlie should fit in with this group. (9) Vivid Verse drops in class and will be a threat. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-9-11.

5th race – (2) Three Flamingos has some late kick and should relish the extra distance. (10) Champagne Diet ships in from Saratoga and could feast on this group. (11) Fortuna looks like the one to reel in during the long stretch run. (12) Longpants Required should handle the added ground. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-10-11-12.

9th race – (8) Hembree has run well in both starts at Kentucky Downs and seems poised for a big effort. (4) Ramsey Solution could be formidable in this spot. (11) Big Score arrives after a win at Del Mar and should not be ignored. (9) Empire of War seeks a third straight win and seems ready for another good effort. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-8-9-11. Doubles: 4-8-9-11 with 2-6-8-11.

10th race – (11) Cambeliza had useful prep race in her 2020 debut and should rebound with a strong showing here. She broke her maiden here at this distance, which is a big selling point. (6) Correctness could be the right choice here. (8) Sister Kitten has the kind of late speed that should be respected. (2) Blame Debbie has early speed but is a question mark at the distance. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-11.