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Keeneland Hotlist - October 3

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

6th race – The Woodford Stakes Presented by FanDuel (G2) - (7) Motorious should benefit from some added ground here. (6) Joe Shiesty looks like the one to catch. (8) My Boy Prince should be closing quickly at the end. (10) Doncho has enough speed to be a main factor. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-8-10. Doubles: 6-7-8-10 with 4-5-6-7.

7th race – Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (G2) - (6) Eclatant fizzled in the Grade 1 Ballerina but put in a bullet work for this. Expect a better try today. (7) Echo Sound should be the main rival. (5) Zeitlos is worth a look back on dirt. (4) Evanescence could be a factor here. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-6-7. Doubles: 4-5-6-7 with 3-4-8-9.

8th race – The First Lady Stakes (G1) - (9) Classic Q chased a fast pace and tired last time. Could get an easier pace scenario here. (3) Mandanaba returns to the U.S. and should be the one to fear. (8) Segesta rarely turns in a poor effort. (4) Expensive Queen has not raced since April and may need a race. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-9. Doubles: 3-4-8-9 with 1-2-6. Pick 3: 3-4-8-9 with 1-2-6 with 2-7-8-9.

9th race – The Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1) - (1) Coach Pope was a dazzling maiden winner and should score in this field. (2) Q B Rocket showed plenty of potential in a debut win. (6) American History win easily in his Saratoga debut. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6. Doubles: 1-2-6 with 2-7-8-9. Doubles: 1-2-6 with 2-7-8-9.

10th race – The Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) - (2) Brilliant Bertie had some traffic issues when a close third last time. Can make amends here. (7) Lake Forest has been racing in Group 1 stakes overseas and has plenty of class. (9) Zulu Kingdom won the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile here in the spring and remains in fine form. (8) Kupuna deserves some attention here. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-9.