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Keeneland Select

Del Mar Hotlist - August 3

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.

1st race – (10) Apocalyptic ships in from New Jersey and looks best here with an interesting turf pedigree. (6) Kitty Marren is a firster with an nice turf pedigree. (8) Sea Runner could be a contender here. (4) Lady Lollipop has been working nicely for this. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-8-10.

3rd race – (1) Known Idea has been freshened since a pair of narrow losses. Gets the win today. (3) Handsome Red looks good in this field. (6) Hacking It Up may have needed his last and should be more fit today. (7) Rhino will appreciate a return to turf. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

5th race – (7) Mubtadaa has plenty of speed and may be tough to catch here. (2) Johnny Podres figures to pose a late threat here. (6) Lovesick Blues rarely turns in a poor effort. (5) Standing O could hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7. Doubles: 2-5-6-7 with 3-6-7-8.

6th race – (6) Seismic Beauty is training swiftly and can win at first asking for Baffert. (3) Accuracy also seems set for a big effort in her debut. (8) One Magic Philly was second in her debut and cannot be overlooked. (7) Philippa could take a step forward in her second start. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-6-7-8.

10th race – (2) Adare Manor seeks a third straight win and should lead throughout here. (8) Pretty Mischievous has been facing the top older females and looks like the main rival. (3) Scylla has won three in a row and should be formidable in her Grade 1 debut. (4) Coffee in Bed was second to Adare Manor and can be a contender once again. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8.