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Keeneland Select

Ellis Park Hotlist - July 9

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 – (5) My Uncle Frank moves over to dirt and should benefit from the surface switch. (6) Fighting Back drops in class and could be the main foe. (4) Absolute Courage may be 0-for-12 but often hits the board. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6. Doubles: 4-5-6 with 2-4-5-11.

3rd race – (11) Isle of Hope gives turf a try and may prove best in this spot. (4) Whimsically debuts for DeVaux and seems ready for a strong effort. (5) Yellow Sun Dress should be well-suited by turf. (2) Glossy Life is worth a look in this field. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-11.

5th race – (6) Promise Me a Ride was washed off the turf in his debut. Should prevail in this spot. (2) Winston Wolf was an easy maiden winner and looks best here. (3) Miranda Rights figures to make his presence known. (5) Winnemac Avenue may perk up on turf. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6.

7th race – (2) High Class makes her 2023 debut and will be tough to beat on her best try. (5) Royal Blood may respond to a turf to dirt switch. (6) Red River Magic could be a main contender in this field. (8) Empirical View is working quickly for her debut. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.

9th race – (5) Make the Boys Wink was given a short rest after failing to fire and seems ready for a better showing today. (1) Jennifer My Love will appreciate the added distance. (10) Mindful seems to have an interesting pedigree for turf. (7) Snow Princess may be formidable back on turf. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-7-10.