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Keeneland Select

Del Mar Hotlist - August 19

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 – (6) Smooth Salute was a solid second last time and finds a winning spot here. (4) Seal Team should relish the added distance. (5) Caribbean King belongs in the exotics. (1) Neon Lights will benefit from a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

4th race – (5) Ennereilly makes her U.S. debut for D’Amato after a second overseas and looks best. (6) Flattery could be a main factor in her debut. (10) California Code may shine in her debut for Miller. (2) Beads might perk up back on turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-10.

6th race – (1) Hit the Road has tons of back class and should prevail from the rail. (11) Sarwar was a sharp winner last time but drew a tough post. (7) Tarantino will be dangerous on his best try. (4) Flashiest will be closing fast at the end. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-11. Doubles: 1-4-7-11 with 1-3-5-10. Pick 3: 1-4-7-11 with 1-3-5-10 with 1-2-5-9.

7th race – (1) Tamara seems set for a strong effort in her career debut. (3) Hope Road closed fast for second and will be the one to fear. (5) Timely Arrival is another firster with nice potential. (10) Arctic Breeze could be poised for a sharp try. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-10. Doubles: 1-3-5-10 with 1-2-5-9.

8th race – (5) Anisette (C) dropped from 3-1 to 2-1 and remained unbeaten in two US starts. Can make it three straight today. (9) Be Your Best is a New York shipper with keen potential. (1) And Tell Me Nolies may benefit from her turf debut and take a step forward. (2) Window Shopping cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(5)AnisetteC, 7/228 DMRIs unbeaten in the U.S.