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Keeneland Select

Keeneland Hotlist - April 22

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.

4th race – (2) Silk Trade has not raced since a Feb. win at Oaklawn but is training nicely for his return. (4) Market Analysis has been away since July but has enough class to win off the break. (6) Greener Pastures might appreciate a return to dirt. (1) Gun It takes a class drop and may wake up. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4. Exactas: 2-4 over 1-6 and 1-6 over 2-4. Doubles: 1-2-4-6 with 3-5-7-8. Pick 3: 1-2-4-6 with 3-5-7-8 with 3-4-7-11.

5th race – (7) Myriskyaffair has been well-rested since a November stakes appearance and should prevail in this spot. (8) Beechnut Trophy close nicely for third and will be a stretch threat. (3) Mise En Scene fits in nicely here. (5) She’s Gone could be present at the end in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-8. Doubles: 3-5-7-8 with 3-4-7-11.

6th race – (7) Class Actor put in a bullet work for this and should prove best in this field. (11) Cigarette Boat should be well-suited by a return to dirt. (3) De la Calles could be a factor in his debut. (4) Mr. Keating should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-11.

8th race – The Grade 2 Elkhorn - (5) Red Knight (C) dropped from 5-1 to 3-1 and posted a solid marathon turf stakes win at Gulfstream. Should prove best here. (8) Highest Honors is overdue for a win and may get one here. (2) Value Engineering is in great form and belongs in the exotics. (1) Channel Maker has enough back class to be a contender here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-8. Doubles: 1-2-5-8 with 1-4-5-7.

9th race – The Grade 3 Bel Ali - (5) Rattle N Roll had a useful comeback effort at Fair Grounds and should be primed for a big effort here. (1) Pioneer of Medina disappointed last time but can bounce back to top form here. (7) Tawny Port adds blinkers and may benefit from the switch. (4) Skippylongstocking is in fine form and merits plenty of attention. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5. Exactas: 1-5 over 4-7 and 4-7 over 1-5.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(5)Red KnightC, 1/288 KeeExits a solid marathon win