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Keeneland Select

Churchill Downs Hotlist - May 29

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 – (2) Origami Girl drops into a claimer for the first time and looks best here. (5) Malibu Smart might improve on dirt. (3) Lotsandlotsofgold was second last time and should be considered. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5.

3rd race – (3) Wonderfull Lady had a troubled trip in her U.S. debut and deserves a second chance. (6) Mo Shiro was hurt by a wide trip last trip. (9) C C Cruise Control fits nicely here. (5) Cloudy Bay will be dangerous on her best try. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-6-9.

5th race – (6) Lemon Drop Shot (B) was second in his local debut and gets top billing here. (4) Baby Quinn could be tough to catch here. (5) Multi Platinum could be a factor here. (3) Vobiscum should be effective at this level. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6. Doubles: 3-4-5-6 with 1-3-6-8.

6th race – (3) Agent Peter Graves had a tough trip last time and could make amends here. (1) Angaston might be tough to catch. (8) Gregory’s Pride will be closing fast at the end. (6) Prime Factor will be happy to be back on turf. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.

8th race – (5) Echo Zulu has a ton of back class and should prevail here. (6) Fire On Time should be the one to catch in this field. (1) Spirit Wind might not look back from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 1-5-6.

No.Letter/Last raceToday’s race  Comment     
(6)Lemon Drop ShotB, 5/35 CDWas a good second last time