Keeneland Select

Kentucky Downs Hotlist - September 6

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (5) Hemingway has worked nicely on an all-weather surface and gets the call here. (1) Megacenter is worth a look in this field. (2) Fifth Prince may like turf. (6) Best Screenplay may improve with blinkers. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-6.

3rd race – (3) Amazing Lady missed by a head last time and can make amends here. (4) Alta Avenue should be a main threat. (8) Egyptian Mistress promises to get attention here. (6) Queen of Queens may like turf.  Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-8

5th race – (5) Baby Beach seems ready to win at first asking. (3) Syrax may move forward in her second try. (4) Avalon Beach should not be overlooked. (10) Ubi is showing speed for her debut. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-10;

7th race – (9) Only Me moves to turf for Ward and deserves top billing. (2) Beach Ballad looks like the one to fear. (12) Coco G will welcome the added distance. (3) Sangarette may thrive on turf.  Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box:  2-3-9-12.

10th race - (8) Stellify won this stakes on the front end last year and can duplicate that feat. (1) Dona Clota will benefit from a rail trip. (2) Way to Be Marie should be a factor in the stretch. (9) Golden Sunshine cannot be ignored in this group. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-8-9.