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Keeneland Hotlist - October 22

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (7) Ashes and Diamonds could win off the claim by Asmussen. (6) Keen Gal may improve off the Sharp claim. (1) Revel Toast should be a threat at this level. (3) Mom’s Cheesecake may wake up in a claimer. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7. Doubles: 1-3-6-7 with 2-4-5-8.

2nd race –  (4) Big Star Bound is working quickly for his career debut. (5) Borax was second at this level and adds blinkers. (8) With You seems ready for a sharp debut. (2) Functional may benefit from his debut. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-8.

4th race – (9) Gut Reaction was second as the favorite in his debut. Makes amends here. (4) Cicero Ave rallied for third in his first start. Seems the main threat. (6) Coltrane could take a step forward in this spot. (7) Golden Reserve put in a bullet work for this. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-9.

6th race – (8) Let It Go didn’t fire in her debut. May appreciate more distance here. (3) Getaway Girl seems like the one to fear. (5) Diva Warrior should welcome the added distance. (7) Circe is worth a look in her career debut. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-5-7-8.

9th race – (2) Spur of the Moment has speed and may lead throughout. (10) Treat Me Nice showed some mild late run in her debut and may move forward here. (4) She’s Good Trouble switches to Irad and merits consideration. (6) Silk Street is eligible to improve here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-10.