Keeneland Select

Churchill Downs Hotlist - November 11

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (3) Best Cupcake drops off a pair of seconds and looks best. (4) Turf Rocket moves up off the Sharp claim. (7) Don’t Say It returns to dirt and makes a big class drop. (6) Vicki Rose posted a win here in the spring. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.

3rd race – (6) Onthestage steps up a notch off a win and a Sharp claim. (5) National Eclipse has been claimed in his last five starts and merits attention. (2) J B Strikes Back could take a step forward after showing speed in his comeback race. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6.

5th race –- (8) Mo Way rallied for fourth in his debut and should like the added distance. (4) American Veteran adds blinkers after being rank in his debut. (1) Which One may shine on turf. (12) Rivelli returns to turf but has a tough post. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-8-12.

7th race – (12) Cybersteel drops into a claimer after a dull MSW try at Belmont. (5) Clever Heist may fare better on dirt. (1) Enoughisenough put in a bullet work for this. (7) Uncle With Money could cash in with this group. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-12.

9th race –  (10) Double Arrow should benefit from a useful debut and adds blinkers here. (12) Final Statement is an interesting firster. (4) Five for Four is another firster who can have an impact. (8) Bean Tracker cannot be ignored. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-8-10-12.