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Keeneland Select

Churchill Downs Hotlist - May 28

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) Dog Red was a game second and looks best off the Kenneally claim. (3) O P Firecracker could perk up in a claimer. (1) Princely might appreciate a turf to dirt switch. (7) Chileno drops in class and should be a factor. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 1-5-6-8.

3rd race – (1) My Boy Tony (A) was a sharp second in his turf debut and will be hard to beat from the rail. (6) Curlins Incharge has late kick and could be a threat in the final furlong. (8) Lincoln Highway had a promising debut and should not be ignored. (5) Berrettini might perk up here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8.

5th race – (7) Absinthe is a firster from Asmussen who seems primed for a big effort. (8) Pumpkin Scone debuts from the Cox barn and will be the main threat. (2) Under Advisement was a game second in her debut and belongs in the exotics. (3) Call Again should be a factor in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-7-8.

7th race – (1) Zambezi was an impressive maiden winner and can make it two in a row here. (5) Deer District has been no worse than third in his last six starts and should figure in the exacta. (2) Bohemian Bo was a big winner last time and merits consideration. (3) Lark’s Mischief has speed and could be hard to catch. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5.

9th race – (8) Decanted showed keen speed in setting the pace and settling for third. May not look back here. (3) American Only adds blinkers and may wake up here. (2) King Curlin should work out a good trip in this field. (6) Qualified could sneak into the picture late. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-6-8.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(1)My Boy TonyA, 4/83 CDLooked good in his turf debut